Pamamaslang (en. Murder)

/pɐmɐmɐsˈlaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of killing a person without legal justification.
Murder is a serious crime in the eyes of the law.
Ang pamamaslang ay isang mabigat na sala sa mata ng batas.
A crime that involves the intent to kill.
The accused is facing murder charges.
Nahaharap ang akusado sa kasong pamamaslang.
The act of killing for gain or out of anger.
Many murders have occurred due to land disputes.
Maraming pamamaslang ang nangyari dulot ng hidwaan sa lupa.

Etymology

derived from the word 'silang' meaning to kill or murder.

Common Phrases and Expressions

murder in the name of the law
Killing that attempts to uphold the legal system.
pamamaslang sa ngalan ng batas

Related Words

wounded
A state where a person has been harmed or appears to be killed.
sugatan
victim
The person who has experienced murder.
biktima

Slang Meanings

Casual conversation without formality.
He said, 'Hey, come on, let's chill,' that's his way of hanging out.
Sabi niya, ‘Hey, tara, chill tayo,’ yun ang pamamaslang niya.
Staying in one place longer than expected.
I hung out at their house longer because I was having fun.
Naka-pamamaslang ako sa kanya sa bahay nila kasi masaya ako doon.
Not too serious conversations or chit-chats.
Our hangouts on the corner, we just laughed a lot.
Yung mga pamamaslang namin sa kanto, puro tawanan lang.