Suwayin (en. To disobey)

/suˈwajin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Acts against orders or advice.

He always disobeys his teacher's advice.

Siya ay laging suwayin sa mga tagsibol ng kanyang guro.

To contradict an expected action or word.

Do not disobey the school's rules.

Huwag suwayin ang mga alituntunin ng paaralan.

Deliberately not following instructions or directions.

Children often disobey their parents.

Ang mga bata ay madalas na suwayin ang kanilang mga magulang.

Derived from the word 'suway' meaning to oppose or disobey.

disobey parents

Not following the orders of parents.

suwayin ang magulang

disobey the law

Violate existing laws or regulations.

suwayin ang batas

to disobey

A form of the word meaning to not follow.

sumuway

disobedience

The act of opposing or not following.

pagsusuway

To rebel or speak against authority.

The youth today are so rebellious, they don't listen to their parents anymore.

Sobrang suwayin ng mga kabataan ngayon, hindi na nakikinig sa magulang.

Defiant or wanting to fight for rights.

Because he is defiant, he always fights against unjust laws.

Dahil suwayin siya, laging may laban sa mga maling batas.

Always opposing or criticizing.

He's so contentious, he always has something to say about the group's decisions.

Suwayin kasi siya, palagi na lang may sinasabi sa mga desisyon ng grupo.