From root: lupit
Usage Note
Kalupitan refers to the state of being cruel or a specific act of cruelty. It is often used in serious or formal contexts.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng kalupitan. "
Natural Translation
I do not want cruelty.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of cruelty.
" Ayoko sa anumang uri ng kalupitan. "
Natural Translation
I dislike any kind of cruelty.
Literal Translation
Dislike I any kind of cruelty.
" Hindi dapat tularan ang kalupitan ng ibang tao, lalo na sa mga walang kalaban-laban na hayop. "
Natural Translation
The cruelty of other people should not be imitated, especially toward defenseless animals.
Literal Translation
Not should imitate the cruelty of other people, especially to the without-defense animals.
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