Guilt in Tagalog

Guilt in Tagalog translates to “Pagkakasala” or “Sala,” representing the profound emotional and legal concept of wrongdoing in Filipino culture. Understanding guilt’s cultural dimensions—from moral responsibility to legal culpability—helps navigate conscience, accountability, and social expectations in Philippine society.

Guilt /ɡɪlt/

Definition:

Noun 1: The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

Noun 2: A feeling of having done wrong or failed in an obligation.

Noun 3: Responsibility for a wrongdoing or criminal act.

Tagalog Synonyms: Pagkakasala, Sala, Kasalanan, Pagsisisi, Konsensya, Pakiramdam ng pagkakamali

Examples:

The jury determined the defendant’s guilt based on overwhelming evidence.

Ang hurado ay nagtukoy ng pagkakasala ng akusado batay sa napakaraming ebidensya.

She felt immense guilt after forgetting her mother’s birthday.

Naramdaman niya ang labis na sala matapos kalimutan ang kaarawan ng kanyang ina.

His guilt was evident from his nervous behavior during the interrogation.

Ang kanyang pagkakasala ay hayag mula sa kanyang kinakabahang kilos sa panahon ng interrogasyon.

The child’s guilt over breaking the vase made him confess immediately.

Ang kasalanan ng bata sa pagbasag ng plorera ay nagpahayag sa kanya kaagad.

Religious teachings often address the concept of guilt and forgiveness.

Ang mga turong pangrelihiyon ay madalas na tumatalakay sa konsepto ng pagkakasala at kapatawaran.