Kahiluhan (en. Obscurity)

/kahiˈluːhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of misunderstanding or confusion.
The confusion of the children in their lesson caused confusion for the teacher.
Ang kahiluhan ng mga bata sa kanilang aralin ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa guro.
State that is not clearly expressed or understood.
There was confusion in what he said that caused misunderstanding.
Nagkaroon ng kahiluhan sa kanyang sinabi na nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Having unclear ideas or information.
The confusion in his answers brought concern to the listeners.
Ang kahiluhan sa kanyang mga sagot ay naghatid ng pagkabahala sa mga tagapakinig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there was confusion
there is confusion or misunderstanding in a situation.
nagkaroon ng kahiluhan
due to confusion
due to ambiguity or mismatch of information.
dahil sa kahiluhan

Related Words

to confuse
Verb meaning to make complicated or unclear.
hiluhiluhin
confusion
A state of misunderstanding or confusion.
pagkalito

Slang Meanings

good day
Wow, it feels like a kahiluhan because everyone's so happy!
Naku, mukhang kahiluhan ang tayo kasi ang saya-saya ng lahat!
happy occasion
Here at the party, it's full of kahiluhan, let's go!
Dito sa party, puno ng kahiluhan, tara na!