Parusa (en. Punishment)
/paˈru.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A judgement or penalty imposed due to wrongful actions.
The punishment for his violation is six months imprisonment.
Ang parusa sa kanyang paglabag ay pagkulong ng anim na buwan.
The act of punishing or inflicting pain as a result of a mistake.
The punishment instilled fear of wrongdoing.
Ang parusa ay naging sanhi ng takot sa masamang gawa.
A sanction imposed on a person who violates the law or ethics.
The punishment for thieves was discussed in the village meeting.
Ang parusa sa mga magnanakaw ay napag-usapan sa pulong ng barangay.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'pena'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
penalty under the law
The type of punishment imposed according to established laws.
parusa sa batas
severe punishment
A punishment that is excessively harsh or heavy.
matinding parusa
Related Words
rights
The privileges or entitlements that a person should enjoy according to the law.
karapatan
just
Indicates the fairness or acceptability of a punishment.
makatarungan
Slang Meanings
Punishment
My punishment for him, everyone is busy with the match so no one can speak.
Ang solehang ko sa kanya, abala ang lahat sa laban kaya wala nang makapagsalita.
Punishment
That's a punishment, let's just deal with it!
Parusa na yun, sirit na lang tayo!
Life-risking punishment
That's a life-risking punishment, that's why we were careful.
Yun ang parusa na buwis-buhay, kaya kami nag-ingat.