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    Yabangan (en. To bribe)

    /jɑbɑŋɑn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of giving money or another form of exchange to achieve a desired outcome.
    He was caught bribing in the election.
    Siya ay nahuli sa yabangan sa halalan.
    The method of obtaining favor or benefits by giving material things.
    Many people use bribery for their businesses.
    Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng yabangan para sa kanilang mga negosyo.
    An unjust act that describes a violation of laws or moral standards.
    Bribery leads to the destruction of trust in society.
    Ang yabangan ay nagdudulot ng pagkasira ng tiwala sa lipunan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bribing an official
    The act of giving a bribe to a government official.
    yabangan sa opisyal

    Related Words

    bribe
    The money or item given in exchange to achieve a desired outcome.
    suhol
    corruption
    The use of power for personal gain.
    korapsyon

    Slang Meanings

    to challenge or to argue
    It’s like you’re just showing off in school, right?
    Parang pino-pinoy na lang ang yabangan mo sa school, 'di ba?
    to boast or to show off
    My friend can't help it, he's constantly bragging about his talent.
    Yung tropa ko, hindi makapagpigil, yabang ng yabang sa talento niya.
    to compete in boasting
    They all show off on social media as if everyone is a superstar.
    Sa kanila, sabay-sabay silang yabang sa social media, para bang lahat ay superstars.