Kaburukan (en. Foulness)

/ka-bu-ru-kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being bad or foul.
The foulness of the situation caused many problems.
Ang kaburukan ng sitwasyon ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.
Condition of being bad or unpleasant.
The foul smell in the area is harmful to health.
Ang kaburukan ng amoy sa lugar ay hindi nakakabuti sa kalusugan.

Etymology

The second form of 'buruk', which means bad or foul.

Common Phrases and Expressions

foulness of mind
A condition of chaotic or disorganized thinking.
kaburukan ng isip

Related Words

foul
Describes something bad or typically has a foul odor.
buruk

Slang Meanings

Problem or hassle.
It seems like this debt to the town is a hassle again.
Parang kaburukan na naman itong utang ko sa bayan.
A flaw or defect in something.
His old car has a defect, that's why it doesn't run anymore.
May kaburukan yung lumang sasakyan niya, kaya hindi na ito umaandar.
Lack or misunderstanding.
Oh, there might be another misunderstanding in our group.
Aba, baka may kaburukan na namang nangyari sa grupo natin.