Panaghilian (en. Taboo)

/pa-na-gi-li-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition considered wrong or unacceptable in a culture or society.

In their community, there is a strong taboo against relationships between different races.

Sa kanilang komunidad, mahigpit ang panaghilian sa pakikipag-ugnayan ng magkaibang lahi.

The rules or standards describing what should not be done.

Many taboos dictate to the youth what they should and should not do.

Maraming mga panaghilian ang nag-uutos sa mga kabataan kung ano ang dapat at hindi dapat nilang gawin.

An idea that brings fear or hesitation among people due to beliefs.

The taboo surrounding those who worship spirits instilled fear in the residents.

Ang panaghilian sa mga sumasamba sa mga espiritu ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.

From the root word 'gili', meaning love or affection.

taboo of society

Knowledge or beliefs that are unacceptable in society.

panaghilian ng lipunan

taboos and customs

Traditions and things not to do based on culture.

mga panaghilian at kaugalian

forbidden

Prohibited or not allowed.

bawal

culture

The entirety of beliefs, practices, and customs of a group.

kultura

Life journey

Your life is like a journey, full of twists and turns!

Ang buhay mo parang lakbay-buhay, maraming twist at turns!

Sailing through

After studying hard, I feel like I’m just sailing through the finals.

After ng matinding pag-aaral, ngayon parang nag-pagrampa na ako sa finals.

Life captain

You really need to be the captain of your life when facing problems.

Kailangan mo talagang maging buhay kapitan sa mga problema mo.