Kaabaan (en. Disgrace)

/kaˈabaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of shame or disgrace.
His departure brought disgrace to his family.
Ang kanyang pagkakaalis ay nagdulot ng kaabaan sa kanyang pamilya.
Difficulty caused by a mistake or shortcoming.
He felt disgrace due to his wrong decisions.
Naramdaman niya ang kaabaan dahil sa kanyang mga maling desisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brought disgrace
caused shame or disappointment.
nagdala ng kaabaan

Related Words

custom
Behaviors or practices that reflect societal norms.
kaugalian

Slang Meanings

Debt of gratitude
That's why I'm helping them, because I owe them a debt of gratitude.
Kaya ako nagpapaabot ng tulong, kasi kaabaan ako sa kanila.
Effort or striving
The fruit of life comes from our effort.
Ang kaabaan sa buhay ay nagmumula sa ating pagsisikap.
Making a living
I've been working hard for a long time to buy a house.
Matagal na akong kaabaan sa trabaho para makabili ng bahay.