Parusahan (en. Punish)

/pa-ru-sa-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something that will result in punishment.
He needs to punish those who violated the law.
Kailangan niyang parusahan ang mga lumabag sa batas.
To inflict punishment on someone for their actions.
Anyone who does not follow the rules should be punished.
Dapat parusahan ang sinumang hindi sumusunod sa mga alituntunin.

Etymology

root word: punishment

Common Phrases and Expressions

punish those who have sinned
Parusahan ang mga nagkasala o lumabag sa mga alituntunin.
parusahan ang mga nagkasala

Related Words

punishment
The penalty imposed on a person for their mistakes.
parusa
train
The process of strengthening self-discipline.
magsanay

Slang Meanings

Exact punishment or discipline
You need to punish those lazy students.
Kailangan mo nang parusahan yung mga tamad na estudyante.
Involving them in these activities as a punishment
Just punish them by making them follow the rules.
Parusahan mo na lang sila sa mga ayaw sumunod sa rules.
A joking or light punishment
Just punish him by making him sing in front of the class.
Parusahan mo lang siya sa pamamagitan ng pagkanta sa harap ng klase.