Pakupya (en. Malfeasance)

/pɑːˈku.pjɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act or deed that is against the law performed by a person in his duty in government or in a public office.

His malfeasance caused misunderstanding among the citizens.

Ang kanyang pakupya ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa mga mamamayan.

The performance of improper acts in responsibilities that should be upheld.

The malfeasance of the officials could result in imprisonment.

Ang pakupya ng mga opisyal ay maaaring magresulta sa pagkakakulong.

Nagtuturo sa masamang sistema ng gobyerno o pamamahala.

don't be corrupt

Suppress bad conduct or actions.

huwag magpakupya

corruption

A form of malfeasance involving corruption in government transactions.

korupsiyon

crush or infatuation (not too serious)

Your outfit is really beautiful, so let's just hang out at the mall later.

Ang ganda talaga ng outfit mo, kaya pakupya na lang tayo mamaya sa mall.

teasing or joking with the person you're talking to

You sound like a tease when you talk, like you're not taking it seriously.

Para kang pakupya pag nagsalita ka, parang hindi mo sinaseryoso.

saying things that lack truth or sincerity

Juan said he can do it, but he's just teasing because he's not serious.

Sabi ni Juan na kayang-kaya niya, pero pakupya lang kasi di naman siya seryoso.