Kabalakanan (en. Determination)

ka-ba-la-ka-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of being determined or striving hard for a goal.

His determination became the path to achieve his dreams.

Ang kanyang kabalakanan ay naging daan upang makamit ang kanyang mga pangarap.

verb

The act of striving or having a strong purpose.

You need to determine your plans to make it happen.

Kailangan mong kabalasikan ang iyong mga plano upang maisakatuparan ito.

Derived from the word 'kabal' (meaning affliction or concern) and 'sikapin' (meaning effort or to strive).

Determine the goal

Lay out steps to achieve the goal.

Kabalasikan ang layunin

affliction

A term describing ailments or concerns that may hinder success.

kabal

A sibling who's not very close but is important

He's my kabalasakan, like a brother but still there when I need him.

Siya yung kabalasakan ko, parang kapatid na lang pero nandiyan parin siya pag kailangan ko.

A person you can rely on in times of trouble

I'm lucky to have kabalaskas who are there for me through thick and thin.

Swerte ako, may mga kabalasakan akong nandiyan sa hirap at ginhawa.

Someone you're comfortable with even without much conversation

I'm happy you're here, you're just like a kabalasakan.

Masaya ako na nandiyan ka, parang kabalasakan lang.