Ignoransiya (en. Ignorance)
i-gno-ran-si-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack of knowledge or information on a subject.
Ignorance about health issues causes improper decisions.
Ang ignoransiya tungkol sa mga isyu sa kalusugan ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi tamang desisyon.
The state of not knowing or not understanding.
We need to fight ignorance in society.
Kailangan nating labanan ang ignoransiya sa lipunan.
A behavior of not paying attention to important matters.
His ignorance of the law brought him into trouble.
Ang kanyang ignoransiya sa batas ay nagdala sa kanya sa mga problema.
Etymology
Derivative from the English word 'ignorance'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Ignorance is no excuse.
Lack of knowledge cannot be used as an excuse.
Ignoransiya ay hindi katuwiran.
Related Words
knowledge
Understanding or information about a subject.
kaalaman
education
The process of acquiring knowledge and skills.
edukasyon
Slang Meanings
not in tune
Oh man, he's always so ignorant in these conversations.
Ay naku, lagi na lang kasi siyang ignoransiya sa mga usapan nito.
rude or disrespectful
What he did is truly ignorant towards the elders.
Yung ginawa niya, talaga namang ignoransiya sa mga nakakatanda.
careless
Enough of your ignorance, you should think sometimes.
Tama na 'yang ignoransiya mo, dapat minsan nag-iisip din.