Gagahan (en. To be foolish)

/ɡaˈɡa.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A characteristic of a person with behavior that cannot be understood and can be called foolish or irrational.

His foolishness attracted everyone's attention.

Ang kanyang gagahan ay umakit ng atensyon sa lahat.

Talking or listening to things that are trivial.

I don't like that, I don't want to read trivial stuff.

Ayaw ko ng ganyan, ayoko ng magbasa ng gawang gagahan.

verb

Doing things of no value.

Don't be foolish, just study.

Huwag kang gagahan, mag-aral ka na lang.

just foolishness

An expression used to dismiss actions as silly or foolish.

gagahan lang

fool

A person with unusual behavior that is not acceptable in society.

abnoy

strength of character or resilience

Juan's grit in front of challenges is admirable.

Ang gagahan ni Juan sa harap ng mga pagsubok ay kahanga-hanga.

being tough or cool

His outfit is so stylish, like a model from a magazine.

Sobrang gagahan ng kanyang outfit, parang model ng magazine.

the ability to rise from defeat

I hope we can show resilience in this match and not give up.

Sana maging gagahan tayo sa laban na ito at hindi sumuko.