Kagawian (en. Custom)
ka-ga-wi-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A custom or habit of a group or community.
The customs of the people in the village are different compared to other places.
Ang kagawian ng mga tao sa barangay ay naiiba kumpara sa sa ibang lugar.
A system of traditions and values passed down through generations.
Many customs have been passed down to us from our ancestors.
Maraming kagawian ang naipasa sa atin mula sa ating mga ninuno.
A specific behavior or habit under a particular situation.
The Filipino customs regarding family perspectives are rooted in their culture.
Ang kagawian ng mga Pilipino sa pananaw ng pamilya ay nakaugat sa kanilang kultura.
Etymology
Root word: 'gawi' meaning 'behavior' or 'conduct'; prefixed with 'ka-' and '-an'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
customs of the town
The common habits or behaviors of the people in a place.
kagawian ng bayan
family customs
Traditional behaviors or habits of a family.
kagawian ng pamilya
Related Words
national customs
Customs or traditions accepted and followed by the majority in a country.
kagawiang pambansa
Slang Meanings
customary action
That's why their routine of hanging out at the corner is nothing new to us.
Kaya nga, ang kagawian nilang pagtambay sa kanto ay hindi na bago sa amin.
tradition
The Christmas customs in our town are truly joyful and full of excitement.
Ang kagawian ng Pasko sa aming bayan ay talaga namang masaya at puno ng kasiyahan.
behavior
If you have a bad habit, you need to change it.
Kung may masamang kagawian ka, kailangan mo itong baguhin.