Kagaspangan (en. Coarseness)

ka-gas-pa-ngan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Quality of being coarse or not smooth.
The coarseness of the fabric is not suitable for sensitive skin.
Ang kagaspangan ng tela ay hindi angkop para sa maselang balat.
Roughness in appearance or texture.
The roughness of the wood's surface needs to be processed.
Ang kagaspangan ng ibabaw ng kahoy ay kinakailangang iproseso.
Lack of pleasing characteristics.
The coarseness of his speech caused misunderstanding.
Ang kagaspangan ng kanyang pagsasalita ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Etymology

From the word 'gaspang' with the suffix '-an' indicating the state or quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coarseness of sound
The poor quality of sound production.
kagaspangan ng tunog
coarseness of skin
Condition of skin that is not smooth or delicate.
kagaspangan ng balat

Related Words

coarse
Condition of being rough or unrefined.
gaspang
rougher
Degree of being rough that is beyond normal.
mas rough

Slang Meanings

smart or clever person
For real, Marco is so smart for hiding behind that cactus.
Para talagang si Marco, kagaspangan niyang magtago sa likod ng cactus na yan.
quick to adapt or adjust
Jenny's ability to adapt to changes in the office is inspiring.
Ang kagaspangan ni Jenny sa mga pagbabago sa opisina ay nakaka-inspire.
creative thinking or ingenuity
She used her cleverness to create a fancy costume out of old clothes.
Kagaspangan ang ginamit niya para makabuo ng magarang costume mula sa lumang damit.