Panggagahis (en. Rape)

/paŋgaˈɡahis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A crime of forced sexual intercourse with a person without consent.
Rape is a serious violation of human rights.
Ang panggagahis ay isang malubhang paglabag sa mga karapatang pantao.
The act of violating femininity through physical force.
Rape is concerning in communities.
Ang panggagahis ay nakakabahala sa mga komunidad.
Often associated with a broader context of violence against women.
There needs to be a campaign against rape to protect women.
Kailangan ng kampanya laban sa panggagahis upang maprotektahan ang mga kababaihan.

Etymology

root word: gahis

Common Phrases and Expressions

fight against rape
An action or campaign aimed at preventing and fighting against rape.
labanan ang panggagahis
do not allow rape
A reminder that one should not permit rape.
huwag hayaan ang panggagahis

Related Words

violence
The use of physical force to harm another person.
karahasan
exploitation
Taking advantage of a person through deceit or force.
pagsasamantala

Slang Meanings

Exaggerated or excessive excitement towards a person or thing.
You're so over the top with your excitement for food, it's like you're still not full!
Grabe ang panggagahis mo sa pagkain, parang hindi ka pa nabusog!
Abuse or improper treatment of another person.
I don't like that kind of abuse; we should respect each other more.
Ayaw ko ng ganyang panggagahis, dapat mas respetuhin natin ang isa't isa.
Excessive pushing or pressuring someone to do something.
Don't pressure me like that; I'll decide for myself.
Wag mo akong ganyan panggagahis, mag-decide ako sa sarili ko.