Duwag (en. Coward)

du-wag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A person who is afraid or unstable in the face of danger.
People say that the cowardice he showed in the fight is unacceptable.
Sabi ng mga tao, ang duwag na ipinakita niya sa laban ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.
An undesirable or unappealing trait of a person.
Being a coward becomes an obstacle to his success.
Ang pagiging duwag ay nagiging hadlang sa kanyang tagumpay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coward in battle
A person not willing to fight or face challenges.
duwag sa laban
cowardly type
A person who often fears or avoids dangers.
duwag na tipo

Related Words

fear
An emotion that prompts a person to avoid danger.
takot
brave
A person who is not afraid and willing to face danger.
matapang

Slang Meanings

annoying
That coward always asks others before making a decision.
Ang duwag na 'yan, palaging nagtatanong sa ibang tao bago magdecide.
afraid
He seems cowardly because he doesn't know how to fight in the battle.
Parang duwag kasi siya, hindi marunong lumaban sa laban.
brown-noser
This cowardly brown-noser doesn't seem like he wants to rebel.
Duwag talaga 'tong sipsip na 'to, ayaw niyatang magrebelde.