Salahan (en. Fault)
/saˈla.han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A mistake or failing.
He has a fault in what he did.
Siya ay may salahan sa kanyang ginawa.
A factor causing issue or conflict.
The fault in the system caused delays.
Ang salahan sa sistema ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala.
The bearing of responsibility for a wrongful act.
Admit your fault.
Aminin mo ang iyong salahan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sala' meaning mistake or sin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't pass the blame to others.
Do not shift the responsibility to someone else.
Huwag ilaglag ang salahan sa iba.
Related Words
sala
The root word meaning mistake.
sala
Slang Meanings
regret or remorse
It's your fault because you didn't study well.
Salahan mo na kasi hindi ka nag-aral ng mabuti.
to call attention due to a mistake
Why are you angry? There's no blame here.
Bakit ka nagalit? Walang salahan dito.
shortcomings or failures
It's just the system's fault why we're not progressing.
Salahan lang ng sistema kung bakit di tayo umuusad.