Kahinaan (en. Weakness)

ka-hi-na-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being weak or lacking strength.
His body's weakness is due to a long illness.
Ang kahinaan ng kanyang katawan ay sanhi ng mahabang sakit.
Lack or failure to meet expectations.
The weakness of his argument was quickly noticed by the reviewers.
Ang kahinaan ng kanyang argumento ay agad na napansin ng mga tagapagsuri.
Sensitivity to breakage or carrying out tasks.
The weakness of the system caused widespread issues among users.
Ang kahinaan ng sistema ay nagdulot ng malawakang problema sa mga gumagamit.

Etymology

from the word 'hina' meaning lack of strength or weakness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to state the weakness
To express deficiencies or shortcomings.
sabihin ang kahinaan
to show weakness
To display vulnerability or fragility.
magpamalas ng kahinaan

Related Words

weak
Lacking in strength or power.
mahina
sensitive
Easily affected or feeling.
sensitibo

Slang Meanings

Lazy
No one wants to work on the project because of everyone's weakness, just lazy.
Walang gustong gumawa ng project dahil sa kahinaan ng lahat, puro tamad.
Lacking effort
Because of his weakness, he didn’t pass the exam; lacking effort.
Nang dahil sa kahinaan niya, hindi siya pumasa sa exam; kulang sa pagsisikap.
Giving up
Because of his weakness, he has given up on the fight.
Dahil sa kahinaan, suko na siya sa laban.