Walangpitagan (en. Disrespect)
/wa.laŋ.pi.tɑ.gan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack of respect or esteem.
His behavior is full of disrespect towards the elders.
Ang kanyang asal ay puno ng walangpitagan sa mga nakatatanda.
An action that does not give value to another person.
His disrespectful response caused a conflict.
Ang walangpitagan na tugon niya ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
Etymology
root words: 'walang' and 'pitagan'
Common Phrases and Expressions
no respect for elders
Lack of respect towards older people.
walang pitagan sa nakatatanda
Related Words
respect
Giving value and recognizing a person's dignity.
respect
courtesy
Expressing respect towards others.
galang
Slang Meanings
disrespectful
You're so nice to everyone, but your friends are disrespectful to you.
Ang bait-bait mo sa lahat, pero yung mga kaibigan mo, walangpitagan sa'yo.
to tease/mock
Just call him disrespectfully to make him angry.
Tawagan mo na lang siya ng walangpitagan para magalit.
no respect
He pretends to be a friend, but in reality, he has no respect.
Nagpapanggap siyang kaibigan, pero sa totoo lang, walangpitagan siya.