Habit (en. Gawi)

/ˈhæbɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A customary or repeated action.

Reading every morning has become her habit.

Ang pagbasa tuwing umaga ay naging kanyang habit.

A customary way of thinking or acting.

At one time his eating habit became unhealthy.

Minsang naging masama ang kanyang habit sa pagkain.

A regular activity that is usually done without thinking.

Checking social media has become her habit.

Ang pag-check ng social media ay naging kanyang habit na.

Nagsimula sa salitang Latin na 'habere' na nangangahulugang 'magkaroon'.

good habit

A positive habit beneficial to a person.

mabuting gawi

bad habit

A negative habit harmful to a person.

masamang gawi

discipline

The ability to control oneself to maintain good habits.

disiplina

routine

A set of habits that are usually performed at a certain time.

rutina

A routine action

I feel lazy to exercise, so it’s like just a bad habit.

Tinatamad na akong mag-ehersisyo, kaya parang isa na lang itong masamang habit.

I'm tired of this fate, it feels like just a habit.

I always avoid him, it’s like being a stranger has turned into a habit.

Lagi na lang akong umiiwas sa kanya, parang habit na ang pagiging estranghero.

Too accustomed to something

Even though I want to start a new business, my fear of starting has become a habit.

Kahit na gusto ko nang magsimula ng bagong negosyo, parang habit na lang yung takot ko na magsimula.