Kahiwagaan (en. Mystery)

/ka-hi-wa-gaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation or thing that is difficult to understand or explain.
The death of his father remains a mystery to him.
Ang pagkamatay ng kanyang ama ay nananatiling kahiwagaan para sa kanya.
The art of concealing answers or having questions without definite answers.
Many books speak about the mystery of life.
Maraming mga aklat ang nagsasalaysay tungkol sa kahiwagaan ng buhay.
A mystery or an experience that cannot be determined.
The movement of stars is a mystery to many people.
Ang galaw ng mga bituin ay isang kahiwagaan sa maraming tao.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hiwaga' meaning mystery.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mystery of the universe
The mysteries related to the universe or outer space.
kahiwagaan ng uniberso
mystery of life
The unknown or incomprehensible aspects of life.
kahiwagaan ng buhay

Related Words

mystery
A category of events or things that have no clear explanation.
misteryo

Slang Meanings

mysterious or strange
This place has an air of mystery, it feels like there are fairies around here.
May kahiwagaan ang lugar na 'to, parang may mga engkanto.
a jumble of thoughts or human mind mysteries
Honestly, I'm often confused by the mysteries of the human mind.
Sa totoo lang, lagi akong nabibigo sa mga kahiwagaan ng isip ng tao.