From root: samantala
Usage Note
Pagsasamantala refers to the act of taking unfair advantage of a person or a specific situation for personal gain.
Examples
" Masama ang pagsasamantala sa iba. "
Natural Translation
Exploiting others is wrong.
Literal Translation
Bad the exploitation to others.
" Itigil ang pagsasamantala sa bata. "
Natural Translation
Stop the exploitation of children.
Literal Translation
Stop the exploitation to child.
" Naghahanap ng katarungan ang mga manggagawa dahil sa matagal nang pagsasamantala ng kanilang amo. "
Natural Translation
The workers are seeking justice because of the long-standing exploitation by their employer.
Literal Translation
Seeking of justice the workers because in long-already exploitation of their boss.
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