Pagtika (en. Privilege)

/pagtika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A right that conforms to the freedom or benefit given to a person or group.
The privilege for people with disabilities is important in our society.
Ang pagtika sa mga taong may kapansanan ay mahalaga sa ating lipunan.
A special benefit given to people because of their status.
Entry to an exclusive event is an example of privilege.
Ang pagpasok sa eksklusibong kaganapan ay isang halimbawa ng pagtika.
A right that a person has which is not limited or taken away by others.
The privilege of women's voices should be acknowledged.
Ang pagtika sa mga tinig ng kababaihan ay dapat gunitain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

privilege of the wealthy
Rights or benefits enjoyed by the rich.
pagtika ng mayayaman
privilege of minorities
Rights that should be fought for the underprivileged or unequal in society.
pagtika ng mga minoridad

Related Words

rights
Foundations or rules that give power to a person.
karapatan
benefit
The advantage or positive outcome of something.
kapakinabangan

Slang Meanings

Having a lot of chances or opportunities for something to happen.
It seems like I got a lot of 'pagtika' in my exam, so I thought I hit bingo!
Parang ang daming pagtika sa akin sa pagsusulit, kaya inisip ko na naka-bingo ako!
Quickly changing one's mind or moving from one idea to another.
You change your mind so fast; earlier you liked this, now you don’t?
Ang bilis mong magpagtika, kanina gusto mo ito, ngayon ayaw mo na?
Lack of concentration or attention.
I was kind of zoning out during the lecture earlier; I didn't understand anything.
Medyo may pagtika ako sa lecture kanina, di ko na naiintindihan.