From root: sala
Usage Note
Pagkakasala refers to the specific instance or act of committing a wrong or trespass. It is frequently heard in the Tagalog version of the Lord's Prayer.
Examples
" Pinagsisihan niya ang kanyang pagkakasala. "
Natural Translation
He regrets his wrongdoing.
Literal Translation
Regretted he the his act-of-sinning.
" Iwasan ang pagkakasala sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Avoid sinning against others.
Literal Translation
Avoid the act-of-sinning to neighbor.
" Itinuro sa amin na dapat humingi ng tawad sa bawat pagkakasala bago matulog sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
We were taught that we should ask forgiveness for every wrongdoing before going to sleep at night.
Literal Translation
Taught to us that should ask of forgiveness for each act-of-sinning before sleep at night.
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