Kagahaman (en. Greediness)

/ka.ɡa.'ha.man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The characteristic of being selfish that excessively values one's own interest.

A person's greediness leads to conflict and disputes.

Ang kagahaman ng tao ay nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan at alitan.

The behavior of excessive desire to acquire more than what is necessary.

Greediness for wealth causes many problems in society.

Ang kagahaman sa yaman ay nagdudulot ng maraming problema sa lipunan.

The word 'kagahaman' originates from 'gahaman', which means a person who is very selfish and only cares about their own interests.

Be wise in your choices.

Do not let greediness prevail in your decisions.

Maging matalino sa pagpili.

gluttony

A characteristic of excessive desire or acquisition of more than necessary.

kasakiman

foolishness or stupidity

What he did was pure foolishness, that's why he got himself into trouble.

Ang ginawa niya ay puro kagahaman, kaya nakuha siyang tuluyan sa problema.

meaningless thing

Don't listen to the foolishness he’s saying, it’s not worth any attention.

Huwag kang makinig sa mga kagahaman na sinasabi niya, wala naman 'yan sa tono.

uncreative idea

Enough of your foolishness, think of something better.

Tama na 'yang kagahaman mo, mag-isip ka naman ng mas maganda.

habit that drives one crazy

Your foolishness is becoming really crazy.

Ang mga kagahaman mo ay nagiging nakakabaliw na.