Kalabito (en. Stubbornness)

/ka.la.bi.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a person who insists on many ideas even if they are wrong.
His stubbornness caused misunderstandings in their group.
Ang kanyang kalabito ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa kanilang grupo.
Having a strong resistance to change or examination.
Parents' stubbornness becomes an obstacle to their child's growth.
Ang kalabito ng mga magulang ay nagiging hadlang sa pag-usbong ng kanilang bata.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stubborn thinking
Difficulty in changing a person’s perspective or opinion.
kalabito ng isip

Related Words

hard-headed
A characteristic of being stubborn or not listening.
tigas ng ulo

Slang Meanings

Sweetheart or boyfriend/girlfriend, commonly used in a cheerful conversation.
It's alright, Mark is my sweetheart, we're super happy!
Ayos lang yan, si Mark kalabito ko, super saya namin!
A mystery or a person who is hard to understand, often used in a joking manner.
Who is that mysterious person of yours? He seems hard to reach!
Sino ba ang kalabito mong iyon? Parang ang hirap niyang abutin!