From root: sala
Usage Note
Kasalanan refers to a transgression against religious or moral laws, or simply a personal mistake. It is commonly used in religious contexts or when assigning blame.
Examples
" Hindi ko kasalanan ito. "
Natural Translation
This is not my fault.
Literal Translation
Not my fault this.
" Hindi ko kasalanan ang nangyari. "
Natural Translation
It is not my fault what happened.
Literal Translation
Not my fault the happened.
" Inamin niya na kasalanan niya ang pagkasira ng plano, kaya humingi siya ng tawad sa buong grupo. "
Natural Translation
He/She admitted that the failure of the plan was his/her fault, so he/she apologized to the whole group.
Literal Translation
Admitted he/she that fault his/her the breaking of plan, so asked-for he/she of pardon to whole group.
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