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    Kahignawan (en. Desolation)

    kahi-gná-wan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of being empty or devoid.
    He saw the desolation of the place after the storm.
    Nakita niya ang kahignawan ng lugar matapos ang bagyo.
    Condition of sorrow or sadness.
    The desolation on his face showed his sadness.
    Ang kahignawan ng kanyang mukha ay nagpakita ng kanyang lungkot.
    Occasion of loss or destruction of things.
    The desolation in the town was a result of wars.
    Ang kahignawan sa bayan ay bunga ng mga digmaan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'higaw' meaning to have a sight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    desolation of the mind
    State of confusion or uncertainty.
    kahignawan ng isip

    Related Words

    higaw
    The term 'higaw' refers to having a sight or connection to events.
    higaw

    Slang Meanings

    sweet talk or flirting
    That's called kahignawan, it's like just flirting with each other.
    Ang tawag diyan ay kahignawan, parang naglalambingan lang sila.
    affectionate conversation
    They have kahignawan every day on the phone.
    Araw-araw silang may kahignawan sa telepono.
    playful banter with deeper meaning
    When there's kahignawan, it has a mix of jokes and seriousness.
    Pag may kahignawan, may halong biro at seryoso.