Kahilawan (en. Rawness)

/ka-hi-la-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The significance of something that has not yet fully developed or ripened.

The rawness of the fruit shows that it is not yet ready to eat.

Ang kahilawan ng prutas ay nagpapakita na hindi pa ito handa para kainin.

Condition of something that has not yet provided complete value or substance.

The rawness of his knowledge still requires more study.

Ang kahilawan ng kanyang kaalaman ay nangangailangan pa ng higit pang pag-aaral.

The state of misunderstanding or not fully grasping meaning.

The rawness of his ideas hinders his progress.

Ang kahilawan ng kanyang mga ideya ay nagiging hadlang sa kanyang pag-unlad.

derived from the word 'hilaw' meaning not fully matured or unripe.

not yet ready

refers to something that needs additional time or process before being suitable.

hindi pa handa

raw

The state of fruit or food that is not yet fully developed or ripe.

hilaw

expected development

The process of emerging or developing things from an incomplete state to a complete one.

inaasahang pag-unlad

to ask or inquire (due to curiosity, lack of trust)

Are you kahilawan Ana if she's available later?

Kahilawan mo ba si Ana kung available siya mamaya?

to be agitated or hyper (due to excitement or worry)

No matter what you say, I'm so kahilawan for the event tonight!

Kahit anong sabihin mo, sobrang kahilawan ako sa event mamayang gabi!

flirty or playful (especially in flirting)

Even in chat, she's always kahilawan with her jokes.

Kahit sa chat, kahilawan siya lagi sa mga jokes niya.