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    Kahinayan (en. Disloyalty)

    /kahinajan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The characteristic of failing or betraying a person or situation.
    His disloyalty to his friend is unbelievable.
    Ang kanyang kahinayan sa kanyang kaibigan ay hindi siya kapani-paniwala.
    A behavior that demonstrates a lack of fidelity.
    This is not the first time he has shown disloyalty.
    Hindi ito unang pagkakataon na siya ay nagpakita ng kahinayan.
    The act of turning away or disregarding a promise.
    His disloyalty to his sworn duty caused chaos.
    Ang kahinayan niya sa kanyang sinumpaang tungkulin ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'hiyang' meaning 'suitable for something' and 'kahi' which can refer to a place or condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Disloyalty of the heart
    Unfaithful love or friendship.
    Kahinayan ng puso

    Related Words

    fidelity
    The characteristic of being loyal or true to a person or thing.
    katapatan
    trust
    The state of having confidence in a person or situation.
    tiwala

    Slang Meanings

    What a pity
    What a pity that you didn't follow him in the end.
    Kahinayan na hindi mo siya sinunod sa huli.
    Heartbreaking
    What a pity that you left, it really hurts in the heart.
    Kahinayan na umalis ka, sobrang masakit sa puso.
    So much wasted
    What a pity, so much time was wasted there.
    Kahinayan, ang daming nasayang na oras doon.