Kagulawan (en. Disarray)

/ka-gu-la-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of confusion or disorder.
The disarray on the road caused delays in travel.
Ang kagulawan sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa biyahe.
A situation that creates a chaotic environment.
Things fell and caused disorder in the room.
Nahulog ang mga bagay at nagdulot ito ng kagulawan sa silid.
A condition of being without order.
The chaos in her mind caused stress.
Ang kagulawan sa kanyang isip ay nagdulot ng stress.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gulo' which means chaos or disorder.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in disarray
in a state of confusion or disorder
nasa kagulawan

Related Words

chaos
A type of state where chaos prevails.
kaguluhan
mess
A condition of disturbance in order.
gulo

Slang Meanings

Disrespectful or with bad intentions.
You don't want to talk to him anymore because all he wants is trouble.
Ayaw mo na siyang kausapin, kasi puro kagulawan lang ang gusto niya.
Nonsense or unusual behavior.
Wait, there was so much nonsense at that party, so we just left.
Teka, ang dami ng kagulawan sa party na 'yon, kaya umalis na lang kami.