Kahanggahan (en. Limitation)

/ka.han.gha.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being limited or having boundaries.
He must accept the limitation of his abilities.
Ang kahanggahan ng kanyang kakayahan ay kailangan niyang tanggapin.
A condition or characteristic that limits something or someone.
The limitation in his mind opened the door to more opportunities.
Ang kahanggahan sa kanyang isip ay nagbigay daan sa mas maraming oportunidad.

Etymology

from the root 'hangga', meaning boundary or limit

Common Phrases and Expressions

limitations of ability
boundaries related to a person's abilities
kahanggahan ng kakayahan

Related Words

boundary
Refers to an external limit or framework.
hangganan

Slang Meanings

Gambling or occasional hope on something.
You're really something else, always hoping for a jackpot in online games.
Iba talaga ang kahanggahan mo, lagi kang umaasa ng jackpot sa mga laro sa online.
Chance to have luck or good fortune.
Wait, I have a good feeling about the upcoming raffle, I'm definitely winning!
Teka, may kahanggahan ako sa darating na raffle, panalo sigurado!