Prostitusyon (en. Prostitution)
pros-ti-tu-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A practice where a person sells their body for sexual services.
Prostitution is a controversial issue in society.
Ang prostitusyon ay isang kontrobersyal na isyu sa lipunan.
Receiving payment in exchange for sexual intercourse.
There are many benefits and risks associated with prostitution.
Maraming benepisyo at panganib ang kaakibat ng prostitusyon.
The commodification of sexual activity.
Prostitution is considered a form of trade.
Ang prostitusyon ay itinuturing na isang uri ng kalakalan.
Etymology
from the French word 'prostitution'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
street prostitution
Prostitution that occurs in public streets.
prostitusyon sa kalye
legal prostitution
Prostitution that is permitted under the law.
legal na prostitusyon
Related Words
prostitute
A woman who sells her body for sexual services.
prostituta
prostitutional
Related to or associated with prostitution.
prostitusyonal
Slang Meanings
Selling around
Those offering services on the street are just selling around.
Ang mga nag-aalok ng serbisyo sa kalye, benta-benta lang.
Selling herself
She's just selling herself in bars.
Siyang pabenta na lang sa mga bar.
Exchange for services
I can’t understand the world of exchange for services here.
Hindi ko maunawaan ang mundo ng palit-suklian dito.
Measurements (for services)
There at the corner, measurements for services often happen.
Diyan sa kanto, madalas ang sukatan sa mga tao.