Haynayanin (en. Prevalence)
/haɪ.na.ja.nin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition that is prevalent or in the usual system.
The prevalence of fishing in this area has improved over the past decade.
Ang haynayanin ng pangingisda sa lugar na ito ay umunlad sa nakaraang dekada.
A type of systematic action or activity rooted in traditions.
The locals have a prevalence to defend their rights.
Mayroong haynayanin upang ipagtanggol ang kanilang mga karapatan ang mga lokal na komunidad.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'haynayan' meaning a type of customary system or aspect within a particular context or situation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prevalence of customs
Prevalent practices or behaviors carried out by a group.
haynayanin ng mga kaugalian
prevalence of tradition
The common system of customary teachings or behaviors.
haynayanin ng tradisyon
Related Words
prevalence
A concept referring to common practices or systems.
haynayan
behavior
A consistent way of practicing or behaving by an individual or group.
ugali
Slang Meanings
Gossip (what is said or reported as news)
The dropping of a bomb became the topic in the neighborhood, it's just pure gossip.
Naging usapan ang haynayanin sa barangay, puro chismis lang naman.
Dropping of a bomb (a situation that's being talked about or thought of intensely)
That dropping of a bomb that happened to them was so dramatic!
Grabe 'yung haynayanin na nangyari sa kanila, napaka-dramatic!
Tall tale (a story that isn't true or an exaggeration)
Don't believe his dropping of a bomb, that's just a tall tale.
Huwag kang magpaniwala sa haynayanin niya, kwentong barbero lang 'yan.
Soup (a plan or idea that seems pointless)
His dropping of a bomb was so pointless, it leads nowhere.
Sobrang sopas 'yung haynayanin niya, wala namang pupuntahan.