Alam (en. Knowledge)

a-lam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Knowledge about something.

His knowledge of science is truly impressive.

Ang kanyang alam sa siyensya ay lubos na kahanga-hanga.

Information or facts that a person possesses.

His answers reflect his deep knowledge.

Sinasalamin ng kanyang mga sagot ang kanyang malalim na alam.

The ability of a person to recognize something or a situation.

His knowledge about culture helps in his work.

Ang kanyang alam tungkol sa kultura ay nakakatulong sa kanyang trabaho.

The word 'alam' is derived from the root meaning knowledge or information.

do you know

This is said to ask if someone has knowledge of something.

alam mo ba

I don't know

A statement of lack of knowledge about a specific topic.

wala akong alam

research

The process of gaining knowledge through systematic study.

pagsasaliksik

thought

The ability to think and produce knowledge.

kaisipan

someone's admiration or liking (for a person)

You know, I have a crush on the person sitting next to us on the bus.

Alam mo, crush ko yung katabi natin sa bus.

you know (something unusual or unexpected)

You know, I'm really glad to have met you.

Alam mo na, ang saya saya ko nang makilala ka.

already known (a repeated story or thing)

It's already known, Grandma always says that.

Alam na this, lagi lang yan sinasabi ni Lola.