Kabagutan (en. Cunningness)

/kabiˈgutan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The quality of being cunning or deceptive.

His plans had cunningness that brought him success.

May kabagutan ang kanyang mga plano na nagdala sa kanya sa tagumpay.

Manipulative behavior or use of actions to deceive others about one's intentions.

His cunningness caused avoidance among his enemies.

Ang kanyang kabagutan ay nagdulot ng pagiwas sa kanyang mga kaaway.

Root word 'bagot' with the prefix 'ka-'

to be cunning

To be deceptive or clever in a situation.

maging tuso

betrayal

The act of treachery or betrayal of trust.

pagkakanulo

deceiver

A person who is capable of deceiving to achieve personal interest.

manlilinlang

hurt feelings

I wish he didn’t get mad, it was just my hurt feelings.

Sana hindi na lang siya nagalit, kabagutan ko lang eh.

regret

I thought about my regret back then, it’s so embarrassing.

Naisip ko na ang kabagutan ko noon, nakakahiya na.

resentment

I don't want to talk to him anymore, there's so much resentment towards him.

Ayaw ko na siya kausap, ang dami ng kabagutan sa kanya.