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adultery in Tagalog

pangangalunya

/əˈdʌltəɹi/

adultery in Tagalog: pangangalunya, pakikiapid. In English, adultery means sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry.

Tagalog words for adultery

sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse
pangangalunya, pakikiapid

English meaning of adultery

  1. noun Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry.
  2. noun Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the sixth/seventh commandment; sinful sexual behavior as a category.
  3. noun Faithlessness in religion.
  4. noun The fine and penalty formerly imposed for the offence of adultery.

Full definition of adultery

adultery in a sentence

  • She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high.
  • Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Synonyms of adultery

adultery in other languages

Questions about adultery in Tagalog

What is the meaning of adultery in Tagalog?
Adultery in Tagalog is pangangalunya, pakikiapid.
Ano ang adultery sa Tagalog?
Adultery: pangangalunya, pakikiapid.
What does adultery mean in English?
Adultery means sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry.

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