Pakrusan (en. Crucifixion)
/päk-roo-sän/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of punishment or execution of a person by being nailed to a cross.
Crucifixion is a cruel statement of punishment for those who have committed a crime.
Ang pakrusan ay isang malupit na pahayag ng parusa sa mga nagkasala.
A symbolic process of exposing a person to extreme suffering.
In his poems, he often mentioned the crucifixion of heroes who fought for freedom.
Sa kanyang mga tula, madalas niyang binanggit ang pakrusan ng mga bayaning lumaban para sa kalayaan.
Etymology
Tagalog word
Common Phrases and Expressions
crucifixion of a person
The experience or burden of a person in great suffering.
pakrusan ng tao
Related Words
cross
A symbol of faith and sacrifice.
krus
sacrifice
The giving of life or property for a purpose or idea.
sacrificio
Slang Meanings
a fallout or misunderstanding
Mark and Jane don't want to talk because they had a fight.
Ayaw mag-usap ni Mark at Jane kasi nagpakrusan sila.
to ignore other people
Why do you seem to ignore your friends?
Bakit parang nagpakrusan ka sa mga barkada mo?
having a quarrel or disagreement
Because of the noise, they fought and created chaos.
Sa sobrang ingay, nagpakrusan sila at nagkagulo.