Torture in Tagalog

“Torture” in Tagalog is “Pahirap” or “Tortyur” – referring to the infliction of severe physical or mental pain. This term is important in legal, human rights, and historical contexts. Learn how this serious term is used in Filipino language below.

Definition:

• Torture /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
• Noun: The action or practice of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment, coercion, or for sadistic pleasure.
• Verb: To subject someone to torture; to cause severe suffering or pain.

Synonyms in Tagalog:

• Tortyur
• Pahirap
• Pagpapahirap
• Pagdurusa
• Pagmalupit

Examples:

Example 1:

• EN: The use of torture is prohibited under international human rights law.
• PH: Ang paggamit ng tortyur ay ipinagbabawal sa ilalim ng internasyonal na batas sa karapatang pantao.

Example 2:

• EN: Many prisoners were subjected to torture during the war.
• PH: Maraming bilanggo ang sumailalim sa pahirap noong digmaan.

Example 3:

• EN: The United Nations works to prevent torture and cruel treatment worldwide.
• PH: Ang United Nations ay gumagawa upang pigilan ang tortyur at malupit na pagtrato sa buong mundo.

Example 4:

• EN: Waiting for the exam results was absolute torture for the students.
• PH: Ang paghihintay sa mga resulta ng pagsusulit ay tunay na pahirap para sa mga mag-aaral.

Example 5:

• EN: The documentary exposed the torture methods used in detention centers.
• PH: Ang dokumentaryo ay naglantad ng mga pamamaraan ng pagpapahirap na ginamit sa mga detention center.