Kadaldalan (en. Talkativeness)

/ka-dal-da-lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A common trait or characteristic of a person who enjoys talking.
His talkativeness entertains his friends.
Ang kanyang kadaldalan ay nakakaaliw sa mga kaibigan.
Having a lot to say or often talking.
Because of her talkativeness, she always gets noticed in class.
Dahil sa kadaldalan niya, lagi siyang pinapansin sa klase.
A state of being loquacious or talkative.
In their family, talkativeness seems to be a tradition.
Sa kanilang pamilya, ang kadaldalan ay tila isang tradisyon.

Etymology

from the word 'daldal' meaning talkative or fond of speaking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

His talkativeness is excessive.
The person is too talkative.
Sobra ang kanyang kadaldalan.
He is often in the middle of conversations because of his talkativeness.
The person is always part of conversations.
Madalas siyang nasa kalagitnaan ng usapan dahil sa kadaldalan.

Related Words

chatter
The act of frequent talking.
daldalan
speaking
The process of using words to express thoughts or feelings.
pagsasalita

Slang Meanings

Gossiper (someone who loves to chat about other people)
She's the gossiper in the neighborhood, she knows all the rumors.
Siya yung kadaldalan sa barangay, lahat ng tsismis alam niya.
Talkative (someone who loves to talk and chat)
No matter the time, she's always there to chat.
Kahit anong oras, nandiyan siya para makipagdaldalan.
Talkative (someone who easily engages in conversation)
Even with strangers, she can easily join the conversation, truly talkative.
Pati stranger, nakakasalisalita siya, kadaldalan talaga.