Kaimbihan (en. Rebellion)
/ka.im.bi.han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being rebellious or industrious.
The rebellion of the youth opened new pathways for change.
Ang kaimbihan ng mga kabataan ay nagbukas ng bagong daan para sa pagbabago.
Opposition or resistance to the current system or government.
The rebellion against the government brought many changes in society.
Ang kaimbihan sa pamahalaan ay nagdulot ng maraming pagbabago sa lipunan.
Diligence in working or in achieving goals.
Due to her industriousness, she was promoted in her job.
Dahil sa kanyang kaimbihan, siya ay na-promote sa kanyang trabaho.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kaimbyo' meaning rebellious or industrious.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rebellion of the youth
The vibrant actions of the youth towards change.
kaimbihan ng kabataan
Related Words
struggle
The effort or resistance against injustices.
paglaban
Slang Meanings
creating problems or conflict
In our village, there’s so much kaimbihan that no one can come together.
Sa barangay namin, puno ng kaimbihan kaya walang nagkaka-isa.
sucking up or portraying someone in a bad light
I really feel sorry for Auntie, she’s being subjected to a lot of kaimbihan.
Awang-awa na ako kay Tita, ang daming kaimbihan na sinasabi sa kanya.
bullying or instigating others
That’s why the friends haven’t seen each other for a long time, because of the kaimbihan from some of them.
Kaya matagal nang hindi nagkikita ang magkakaibigan, dahil sa kaimbihan ng ilan sa kanila.