Pribilehiyo (en. Privilege)

pri-bi-le-hi-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A special right or benefit granted to a person or group.

Studying at a prestigious university is a privilege that not everyone has.

Ang pag-aaral sa prestihiyosong unibersidad ay isang pribilehiyo na hindi lahat ay mayroon.

A manifestation of the difference in rights enjoyed by one person compared to others.

The wealthy often have privilege in public services.

Ang mga mayayaman ay kadalasang may pribilehiyo sa mga serbisyong pampubliko.

A systematic favor granted to an individual due to their characteristics or status.

Gender privilege is an issue that needs to be addressed in society.

Ang pribilehiyo ng kasarian ay isang usaping dapat pagtuunan ng pansin sa lipunan.

from the Latin word 'privilegium' meaning special right or benefit.

privilege of the rich

The benefits and rights that wealthy people enjoy that others cannot attain.

pribilehiyo ng mayayaman

very important privilege

A privilege that has great value or significance.

napakahalagang pribilehiyo

discrimination

The unfair treatment of a person based on their characteristics or status.

diskriminasyon

equality

The principle that all people should be treated equally.

pantay-pantay

privilege in life

Basically, you're always getting attention, you have a privilege in life.

Kumbaga, ikaw na laging pinapansin, may pribilehiyo ka sa buhay.

rich person's stuff

Of course, only they have the rich person's stuff, that's why they're privileged.

Siyempre, sa kanila lang ang mga mayaman bagay, kaya pribilehiyo sila.

high-class

They have a big privilege, they're always acting high-class.

Malaki ang pribilehiyo nila, parang high-class sila palagi.