Kalaguman (en. Disgrace)

ka-la-gu-man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of shame or deep distress caused by undesirable events.

The disgrace of his family led to their estrangement.

Ang kalaguman ng kanyang pamilya ay naging sanhi ng kanilang pagkakalayo.

Significant damage to a person’s reputation or recognition.

He whispered secrets that caused disgrace to his friend.

Ibinulong niya ang mga lihim na nagdulot ng kalaguman sa kanyang kaibigan.

A situation that causes distress or sadness.

The disgrace of his future inspired him to strive harder.

Ang kalaguman ng kanyang kinabukasan ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanya na magsikap.

do not cause disgrace

Avoid actions that may cause shame.

huwag magdulot ng kalaguman

outrage

Refers to an abuse or damage to moral standards.

kalapastanganan

atonement

The process of paying or rebuilding reputation.

kabayaran

Pitiful or sad situation

Wow, what happened to them seems like a kalaguman, they're totally down and out.

Grabe, parang kalaguman ang nangyari sa kanila, lugmok na lugmok na sila.

Having problems or issues

Oh no, I have a lot of kalaguman in school, it's all deadlines again.

Naku, ang dami kong kalaguman sa school, puro deadlines na naman.

Heartache or sorrow

Because of that breakup, I'm really in kalaguman right now.

Dahil sa breakup na iyon, talagang nasa kalaguman ako ngayon.