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    Pangaalipin (en. Servitude)

    /paŋ.a.a.lɪ.pin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state or condition where a person serves others, typically under coerced conditions.
    The slavery system began in ancient times.
    Nagsimula ang sistema ng pangaalipin noong sinaunang panahon.
    The act of enslaving or controlling one person over another.
    Powerful individuals hold authority over slavery.
    Ang mga makapangyarihang tao ay humahawak ng kapangyarihan sa pangaalipin.

    Etymology

    from the word 'alipin' meaning a person owned by another.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slavery in the nation
    Exploitation of the citizens of a nation.
    pangaalipin sa bayan

    Related Words

    slave
    A person owned by another and lacks freedom.
    alipin
    freedom
    The state of being free or not enslaved.
    kalayaan

    Slang Meanings

    Invisible servant, just like a helper
    People here are like mere slaves, with no other job but to clean.
    Ang mga tao dito parang mga pangaalipin lang, walang ibang gawain kundi ang maglinis.
    Forced work for others, like being oppressed
    It's like slavery when you borrow from your classmate, since she’s the only one with a notebook.
    Parang pangaalipin na kapag nangungutang ka sa kaklase mo, dahil siya lang ang may notebook.