Kahang (en. Dust)

/ka.hang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dust or small particles suspended in the air.
The dust in the surroundings causes irritation in the eyes.
Ang kahang sa paligid ay nagiging sanhi ng pagka-irita sa mga mata.
Element of nature that can be obtained from soil or decomposed objects.
Sometimes the dust carries allergens from plants.
Minsan ang kahang ay nagdadala ng mga allergens mula sa mga halaman.

Etymology

From the root word 'hangin', refers to something that is formless, flying, or weightless.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of dust
Involved with a lot of dust or mess.
puno ng kahang

Related Words

wind
Natural flow of air that carries particles.
hangin

Slang Meanings

Excessive or too much of something
Wow, the people at this party are so kahang! They're so loud!
Grabe, ang kahang yata ng tao sa party na 'to! Ang ingay nila!
Celebration or enjoyment that is excessive
Go ahead, it looks like your party is going to be kahang!
Tuloy mo na yan, mukhang kahang na ang pa-party niyo!
An overwhelming amount of happiness or joy
We had so much kahang joy during the reunion!
Sobrang kahang ang saya namin nung nagkaroon ng reunion!