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    Kaduwagan (en. Cowardice)

    /ka-du-wa-gan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being cowardly or afraid.
    Cowardice is not a trait to be proud of.
    Ang kaduwagan ay hindi isang katangian na dapat ipagmalaki.
    The lack of courage to face dangers or challenges.
    Because of his cowardice, he couldn't climb the mountain.
    Dahil sa kanyang kaduwagan, hindi siya nakaakyat sa bundok.
    A tendency to avoid danger or conflict.
    His cowardice led to his defeat.
    Ang kaduwagan niya ay nagbigay daan sa kanyang pagkatalo.

    Etymology

    from the word 'dawag' meaning fear or weakness

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cowardice of yours
    people who are afraid or shy about their decisions
    mong kaduwagan

    Related Words

    coward
    a person without courage
    duwag
    fear
    an emotion of anxiety or weakness
    takot

    Slang Meanings

    Lazy or lack of motivation
    Janice doesn't want to study anymore, she just seems lazy now.
    Ayaw na lang mag-aral ni Janice, parang kaduwagan na lang siya ngayon.
    Meaningless fear
    That's enough! Don't be like that, you're acting so cowardly.
    Tama na 'yan! Huwag kang ganyan, para kang kaduwagan.
    Very frightened
    He's like a coward when it comes to horror films, he leaves the cinema immediately.
    Parang kaduwagan siya sa mga horror films, umaalis agad sa sinehan.