Kababaan (en. Humility)

/ka.ba.ba.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The quality of being humble.

Her humility inspired many.

Ang kanyang kababaan ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa marami.

The state of being lower than others, in terms of rank or status.

In society, her humility seemed to be an obstacle to her success.

Sa lipunan, ang kanyang kababaan ay parang hadlang sa kanyang tagumpay.

from the root word 'baba' meaning to lower or to drop.

humility of spirit

having a low opinion of oneself.

kababaan ng loob

humble

a person who is modest and does not boast.

mapagpakumbaba

Feeling jittery or nervous about a situation.

I'm feeling jittery before the exam, like I'm scared to fail.

Kaba-kabaan ako bago ang exam, parang natatakot akong bumagsak.

Worried or apprehensive about what might happen.

He's worried that he might not make it to work.

Kaba-kabaan siya na baka di siya makapasok sa trabaho.