Kakimian (en. Struggle)

/kakiˈmjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The uncertainty or conflict caused by misunderstandings.
Their struggle led to many misunderstandings.
Ang kanilang kakimian ay nagbunsod ng maraming hindi pagkakaunawaan.
A fight for goals or causes.
Her struggle for women's rights was admired by many.
Ang kanyang kakimian para sa karapatan ng kababaihan ay hinangaan ng marami.
An effort to promote rights or justice.
The activists' struggle for their cause is intense.
Mahigpit ang kakimian ng mga aktibista sa kanilang laban.

Etymology

Known as a term for the struggle or fight for rights.

Common Phrases and Expressions

struggle for justice
Fight for just rights.
kakimian para sa katarungan
struggle of the citizens
The people's fight for their rights.
kakimian ng mga mamamayan

Related Words

rights
Privileges or things that are rightfully yours.
karapatan
activism
Taking steps for social change.
aktibismo

Slang Meanings

Lazy or lacking the energy to do anything.
People at work are so lazy lately, like they have no energy.
Sobrang kakimian na lang ang mga tao sa trabaho, parang walang puwersa.
When a group is working together but one person is doing nothing.
I always end up being the lazy one in our group, I don't know what to do.
Lagi na lang akong nagiging kakimian sa ating grupo, di ko alam kung ano ang gagawin.