Kabilaan (en. Dual)

/ka-bi-la-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quality or characteristic describing having two forms or parts.
Animals that are dual-natured can live both on land and in water.
Ang mga hayop na kabilaan ay may kakayahang mamuhay sa lupa at sa tubig.
Refers to a part of an economy that can provide livelihood in two ways.
His business is dual, providing products for both health and pleasure.
Ang kanyang negosyo ay kabilaan, nagbibigay ito ng mga produkto kapwa para sa kalusugan at kasiyahan.
A concept or idea describing having two different aspects in something.
The duality of his personality gives him a unique charm.
Ang kabilaan ng kanyang personalidad ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng kakaibang charm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dual understanding
Understanding from two different perspectives.
kabilaan na pag-unawa

Related Words

kabi
A word meaning 'pregnant' or 'pregnancy'.
kabi
bikal
A term indicating having two forms or characteristics.
bikal

Slang Meanings

Double, able to do two things or has two options.
I have a double choice on what I want to buy.
Kabilaan ang pinagpipilian ko sa mga gusto kong bilhin.
Both sides, like having two opinions or perspectives.
It's both-sided because the answer to this question is uncertain on who is right.
Kabilaan kasi ang sagot sa tanong na ito, hindi mo alam kung sino ang tama.