Kahandugan (en. Offering)

/kahanˈduɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing given as a gift or offering.
The offerings of the people during the festival are truly admirable.
Ang kahandugan ng mga tao sa pista ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
The sacrifice of something for a purpose or person.
His offering is a symbol of his love.
Ang kanyang kahandugan ay simbolo ng kanyang pagmamahal.

Etymology

From the root word 'handog' meaning to give or offer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

offerings of the people
The gifts or offerings given by people on an occasion.
kahandugan ng mga tao

Related Words

offering
A thing given as a gift or symbol of gratitude.
handog
gift
A thing given as a show of love or appreciation.
regalo

Slang Meanings

same meaning as 'unique' or 'cool'
Their outfits at the party are really kahandugan!
Ang outfits nila sa party, kahandugan talaga!
reflects specialness or uniqueness
His drawings are really kahandugan, nothing like them!
Yung mga drawings niya, talagang kahandugan, wala pang katulad!
a cool or impressive thing
Did you see his new gadget? It's so kahandugan!
Nakita mo yung bagong gadget niya? Kung kahandugan!