Pawatas (en. Prohibition)

pawá-tas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A law or rule that forbids a specific action or behavior.

There is a prohibition against smoking in public places.

May pawatas laban sa paninigarilyo sa loob ng mga pampublikong lugar.

A declaration of a ban that must be followed.

This prohibition should not be ignored.

Ang pawatas na ito ay hindi dapat balewalain.

A sign or signal that forbids.

The prohibition sign can be seen at the entrance.

Ang palatandaan ng pawatas ay makikita sa harap ng pasukan.

From the word 'pawat' meaning to forbid or prohibit.

prohibition of all types of drugs

Ban on the use of any kind of drugs.

pawatas sa lahat ng uri ng droga

there is a prohibition regarding visits

There are rules regarding visitors.

may pawatas ukol sa pagbisita

disobedience

The act of violating a law or command.

pagsuway

penalty

Punishment imposed on anyone who violates a prohibition.

kaparusahan

Poor thing

He's so pitiful, because he has nothing to eat.

Pawatas siya, kasi wala na siyang makain.

I don't care about you

I don't care anymore, just leave me out of it.

Pawatas na lang, basta ayoko na dyan.

Unconcerned

He's so unconcerned, he never gets involved.

Ang pawatas niya, di naman siya nakikialam.