From root: samantala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinagsamantalahan
pi-nag-sa-man-ta-la-HAN
exploited
Present (Incomplete)
pinagsasamantalahan
pi-nag-sa-sa-man-ta-la-HAN
exploiting
Future (Contemplated)
pagsasamantalahan
pag-sa-sa-man-ta-la-HAN
will exploit
Usage Note
Pagsamantalahan is used when taking unfair advantage of a person or a situation, often carrying a strong negative connotation related to abuse or exploitation. It is most commonly found in news reports, legal discussions, or formal contexts involving rights violations.
Examples
" Huwag mong pagsamantalahan ang kabaitan ko. "
Natural Translation
Don't take advantage of my kindness.
Literal Translation
Not you exploit the kindness my.
" Ayaw niya siyang pagsamantalahan. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to exploit her.
Literal Translation
Dislike he him exploit.
" Marami ang nagtitiwala sa kanya, kaya nakakalungkot na pinagsamantalahan niya ang kanilang kabaitan para sa sarili niyang kapakanan. "
Natural Translation
Many people trust him, so it's sad that he exploited their kindness for his own benefit.
Literal Translation
Many the trusting in him, so saddening that exploited he the their kindness for the self his benefit.
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