Paratang (en. Accusation)

/paˈra.tang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement accusing someone of a crime or wrongdoing.

The accusation against him stemmed from a misunderstanding.

Ang paratang laban sa kanya ay nag-ugat mula sa isang hindi pagkakaintindihan.

The act of accusing or stating a wrongdoing.

The accusation caused division in the community.

Ang paratang ay nagdulot ng pagkakabaha-bahagi sa komunidad.

A way of expressing feelings or opinions that may be negative.

Because of his accusation, many doubted his intentions.

Dahil sa paratang niya, nagduda ang marami sa kanyang intensyon.

The word 'paratang' originates from the term meaning accusation or stating something that may be considered negative.

Made an accusation

Gave an accusation or blame against someone.

Ipinahayag ang paratang

Face the accusation

Take action or respond to the accusations against you.

Harapin ang paratang

accused

The person being accused in a case.

akusado

court

Place where trials and decisions about cases take place.

hukuman

gossip or rumors alleged against someone

I wish I didn't let myself be affected by the gossip alleged against me.

Sana hindi na lang ako nagpaapekto sa chismis na paratang sa akin.

accusation

I am innocent; I shouldn't be accused!

Wala akong kasalanan, 'di dapat ako pagbintangan!

lying or false accusations

Enough with your allegations; those are all just lies.

Tama na 'yang mga paratang mo, puro pagsisinungaling lang 'yan.