desgrasyada
desgrasyáda with stress marks
woman with a child out of wedlock
Usage Note
Desgrasyada is a pejorative term derived from desgrasya (disgrace), used to stigmatize women who have children outside of marriage. It reflects conservative social attitudes rooted in Catholic values prevalent in the Philippines and is considered derogatory and offensive in modern usage.
Examples
" Hindi siya desgrasyada. "
Natural Translation
She is not a disgraced woman.
Literal Translation
Not she disgraced-woman.
" Hindi dapat tawaging desgrasyada ang isang ina na nag-iisa. "
Natural Translation
A single mother should not be called disgraced.
Literal Translation
Not should called disgraced the mother who alone.
" Itinuturing pa ring nakakasakit ng marami ang salitang desgrasyada, kaya iminumungkahi ng mga tagapagtaguyod ng karapatan na ito ay iwasang gamitin. "
Natural Translation
The word desgrasyada is still considered offensive by many, so rights advocates suggest that its use be avoided.
Literal Translation
Considered still hurtful by many the word disgraced-woman, so suggested by the advocates of rights that it be avoided to-use.
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