Pagtaksilan (en. Betrayal)

/pɑɡ.tɑks.il.ɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of concealing the truth or being cruel to someone who is trusted.
Betraying him caused immense pain.
Ang pagtaksilan sa kanya ay nagdulot ng labis na sakit.
An act of disloyalty or treachery against a person or group.
The betrayal by his friend highlighted his disappointment.
Ang pagtaksilan ng kanyang kaibigan ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang pagkabigo.
Damage to reputation due to treacherous behavior.
The betrayal within the company led to the tarnishing of their name.
Ang pagtaksilan sa kumpanya ay nagresulta sa pagkasira ng kanilang pangalan.

Etymology

a combination of the words 'betrayal' and 'a few' that refers to treachery or abandonment of an agreement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you betrayed me
you have been disloyal to me.
pagtaksilan mo ako
don't betray
do not be treacherous.
huwag kang magpagtaksilan

Related Words

traitor
A person who is not faithful or betrays trust.
taksil
treachery
The process resulting from betrayal.
kataksilan

Slang Meanings

to cheat
He might cheat on you in your relationship.
Baka pagtaksyilan ka niya sa relasyon niyo.
to be deceived
Don't let him deceive you; he'll just betray you.
Huwag kang magpaloko sa kanya; pagtaksyilan ka lang niyan.
to betray
Your best friend might betray you to him.
Yung bestfriend mo, baka pagtaksyilan ka sa kanya.
to fool someone
This person is a fooler, so be careful in trusting him.
Ang taong 'to, manloloko, kaya mag-ingat ka sa pagtaksi sa kanya.