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    Kaangan (en. Importance)

    /kaˈaŋan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being important or having significance.
    The importance of education in a society is significant.
    Mahalaga ang kaangan ng edukasyon sa isang lipunan.
    A condition describing the value of something.
    The importance of his role in the project is undeniable.
    Ang kaangan ng kanyang papel sa proyekto ay hindi maikakaila.
    An aspect that emphasizes the value of a situation.
    We should pay attention to the importance of safe travel.
    Dapat natin bigyang-pansin ang kaangan ng ligtas na pagbyahe.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'kaang' meaning 'value' or 'importance'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has importance
    contains value or significance
    may kaangan
    importance of friendship
    the value of friendship
    kaangan ng kaibigan

    Related Words

    important
    expresses something of high value or significance.
    mahalaga
    valuation
    the process of identifying and assigning value to something.
    pahalagahan

    Slang Meanings

    Ugly or unappealing
    Your outfit is so ugly!
    Ang kaangan naman ng damit mo!
    Bad behavior
    That person is really bad, always fighting.
    Kaangan talaga 'yang taong 'yan, laging nag-aaway.
    Pointless or useless
    What you're saying is so pointless, it has no value.
    Sobrang kaangan ng sinasabi mo, wala namang halaga.