Kahawanan (en. Blackness)

/ka.ha.wa.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being black or dark.
The blackness of the clouds in the sky causes fear among people.
Ang kahawanan ng ulap sa langit ay nagdudulot ng takot sa mga tao.
Symbol or representation of evil or danger.
In mythology, blackness often represents evil.
Sa mitolohiya, ang kahawanan ay madalas na kumakatawan sa kasamaan.

Etymology

root word: 'kawa' meaning 'black' or 'dark' during the Spanish era.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blackness of night
The darkness or gloom caused by the night.
kahawanan ng gabi

Related Words

kawa
A root word meaning black or dark.
kawa

Slang Meanings

Crowd (this is used to express eating or dining together that might be cramped or chaotic)
People at the buffet were crowding the food.
Ang mga tao sa buffet ay nagtalaga ng salungso sa pagkain.
Friend circle (a group of friends who get together to eat or meet up)
We organized a friend circle for our meetup at home.
Nag-organize kami ng barkadahan para sa aming meetup sa bahay.
Jam (a casual gathering or hangout, used as slang)
Now, we're going to jam at the restaurant for dinner.
Ngayon, magja-jam na kami sa restaurant para sa dinner.