Harassment in Tagalog

Harassment in Tagalog translates to “panliligalig,” “pang-aabuso,” or “pambubully” depending on context. This serious term describes unwanted behavior that creates hostile environments in workplaces, schools, or public spaces. Understanding its Tagalog equivalents helps address bullying, discrimination, and abusive conduct in Filipino communities.

[Words] = Harassment

[Definition]:

• Harassment /həˈræs.mənt/ or /ˈhær.əs.mənt/
• Noun 1: Aggressive pressure or intimidation directed at an individual or group.
• Noun 2: Unwanted behavior that offends, threatens, or creates a hostile environment.
• Noun 3: Persistent pestering or bothering of someone in a troubling manner.

[Synonyms] = Panliligalig, Pang-aabuso, Pambubully, Panggugulo, Pang-aasar, Pananakot, Pambabastos, Panggigipit

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The company has a zero-tolerance policy against workplace harassment and discrimination of any kind.

Ex1_PH: Ang kumpanya ay may zero-tolerance policy laban sa panliligalig sa lugar ng trabaho at diskriminasyon ng anumang uri.

Ex2_EN: Sexual harassment in schools must be reported immediately to proper authorities for investigation.

Ex2_PH: Ang sekswal na pang-aabuso sa mga paaralan ay dapat iulat kaagad sa mga wastong awtoridad para sa imbestigasyon.

Ex3_EN: Online harassment and cyberbullying have become serious problems affecting young people’s mental health.

Ex3_PH: Ang online pambubully at cyberbullying ay naging seryosong problema na nakakaapekto sa kalusugan ng isip ng mga kabataan.

Ex4_EN: Victims of harassment should document all incidents and seek support from trusted individuals or organizations.

Ex4_PH: Ang mga biktima ng panggugulo ay dapat mag-dokumento ng lahat ng insidente at humingi ng suporta mula sa pinagkakatiwalaang mga indibidwal o organisasyon.

Ex5_EN: The law protects employees from harassment based on race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.

Ex5_PH: Ang batas ay nag-poprotekta sa mga empleyado mula sa panliligalig batay sa lahi, relihiyon, kasarian, o iba pang protektadong katangian.