Kaiyagan (en. Characteristic)

/kaɪjəɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic or aspect of a person or thing.
The characteristic of his behavior inspires many.
Ang kaiyagan ng kanyang ugali ay nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa marami.
A mark or sign that is unique to a person or artifact.
The characteristic of his art can be recognized anywhere.
Ang kaiyagan ng kanyang sining ay makikilala kahit saan.
A trait that provides a specific identity.
The characteristic of this culture is seen in their traditions.
Ang kaiyagan ng kulturang ito ay nakikita sa kanilang mga tradisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

characteristics of character
Traits that constitute a person's identity.
kaiyagan ng katauhan

Related Words

characteristic
The trait or condition of a person or thing.
kaiyahan
trait
A broader term referring to any characteristic or aspect.
katangian

Slang Meanings

Freeloader
Jam's new girlfriend is like a freeloader, just burdening her with expenses.
Yung bagong kasintahan ni Jam ay parang kaiyagan, puro gastos lang sa kanya.
Brown-noser
Why is Mark always around? Because he's the boss's brown-noser, sucking up to everything he says.
Bakit laging andiyan si Mark? Kasi siya ang kaiyagan ng boss, sipsip sa lahat ng sinabi niya.
Side-piece
Did you know? My ex called me a freeloader because he had a side-piece.
Alam mo ba? Yung ex ko, tinawag akong kaiyagan dahil may kabit siya.