Pangangalunya (en. Adultery)

/paŋaŋalunya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act that violates an agreement or promise, often related to an unfaithful relationship with a spouse.
Adultery has serious effects on the family.
Ang pangangalunya ay may malubhang epekto sa pamilya.
Engaging in a sexual relationship with another person while being married.
His infidelity caused a lot of conflict in their marriage.
Ang kanyang pangangalunya ay nagdulot ng labis na hidwaan sa kanilang pagsasama.
A violation of moral standards regarding fidelity in relationships.
Many people need help to avoid adultery.
Maraming tao ang nangangailangan ng tulong upang lumayo sa pangangalunya.

Etymology

from the root 'angal' and the suffix '-unya'

Common Phrases and Expressions

committed adultery
to betray marital fidelity
nagpakasala sa pangangalunya
betraying trust
going against faithfulness
salungat sa pananampalataya

Related Words

traitor
A person who acts against loyalty, often related to infrequent acts of disloyalty.
taksil
infidelity
The quality or state of being unfaithful or disloyal.
kataksilan

Slang Meanings

Being together without any support or partnership in life.
Their affair is pointless, it's like they are just playing around.
Ang pangangalunya nila ay walang saysay, parang naglalaro lang sila.
Temptation or sin of having another relationship while having a current partner.
Infidelity is unforgivable, which is why their relationship fell apart.
Walang kapatawaran ang pangangalunya, kaya naman nagkalamat ang kanilang relasyon.
Rebellious relationship, especially if the partner is much younger.
Feeling young at heart, so he had an affair with someone much younger.
Feeling young at heart siya, kaya nag-pangangalunya siya sa isang mas batang tao.