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    Kahangalan (en. Foolishness)

    /ka.haŋ.a.lan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or quality of being foolish.
    His foolishness caused him to get into trouble.
    Ang kanyang kahangalan ay naging sanhi ng kanyang pagkakaproblema.
    An action or decision that shows a lack of intelligence or reasoning.
    His folly in making decisions caused many problems.
    Ang kanyang kahangalan sa pagkuha ng desisyon ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.
    An object or idea considered meaningless or unreasonable.
    Those suggestions are merely foolishness.
    Ang mga suhestiyon na iyon ay pawang kahangalan lamang.

    Etymology

    Originates from the root word 'hangal' meaning 'foolish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    be sensible
    An invitation not to act foolishly.
    magpakatino ka
    do not be foolish
    A reminder to avoid foolish decisions.
    huwag maging hangal

    Related Words

    fool
    A person lacking intelligence or making unbelievable decisions.
    hangal
    stupid
    A term commonly used to refer to a person who is not intelligent.
    bobo

    Slang Meanings

    nonsense
    Don't get involved, he’s just saying a bunch of nonsense.
    Huwag ka nang makialam, puro kahangalan lang ang pinagsasabi niya.
    crazy
    What kind of nonsense are you planning? You’re acting crazy!
    Ano bang kahangalan 'tong pinaplano mo? Parang baliw ka na!
    foolishness
    The nonsense here on the internet is just hilarious!
    Itong mga kahangalan dito sa internet, nakakatawa na!