Fault in Tagalog

Fault in Tagalog translates to “kasalanan,” “pagkakamali,” or “depekto” depending on context. These terms capture meanings from personal mistakes and blame to technical defects and geological fractures in Filipino language.

Understanding the various translations of “fault” helps learners grasp how English concepts of blame, error, and imperfection are expressed in Tagalog across different situations and contexts.

[Words] = Fault

[Definition]:
– Fault /fɔːlt/
– Noun 1: A defect or imperfection in something.
– Noun 2: Responsibility for an accident or misfortune; blame.
– Noun 3: A break or fracture in rock formations caused by tectonic movement.
– Verb 1: To criticize or find defects in someone or something.

[Synonyms] = Kasalanan, Pagkakamali, Depekto, Kamalian, Kapintasan, Sira, Mali

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The accident was entirely my fault because I didn’t check the mirrors.
– Ex1_PH: Ang aksidente ay lubos kong kasalanan dahil hindi ko sinuri ang mga salamin.

– Ex2_EN: The engineer discovered a major fault in the building’s foundation.
– Ex2_PH: Natuklasan ng inhinyero ang malaking depekto sa pundasyon ng gusali.

– Ex3_EN: She couldn’t find fault with his excellent performance at work.
– Ex3_PH: Hindi niya mahanap ang kapintasan sa kanyang mahusay na pagganap sa trabaho.

– Ex4_EN: The San Andreas fault is one of the most studied geological formations.
– Ex4_PH: Ang San Andreas fault ay isa sa pinaka-pinag-aralan na heolohikal na pagkakabuo.

– Ex5_EN: Don’t fault him for trying his best under difficult circumstances.
– Ex5_PH: Huwag mong sisihin siya sa pagsubok na gawin ang kanyang makakaya sa mahirap na kalagayan.