Kalalang (en. Sense)

/kalaːlaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
a feeling or emotion that connects a person to a situation.
His sense brought a unique joy to his day.
Ang kanyang kalalang ay nagbigay ng kakaibang sigla sa kanyang araw.
the ability of a person to distinguish between good and bad.
One needs sense to make the right decision.
Kailangan ng kalalang upang makagawa ng tamang desisyon.
the understanding or perspective of a person on something.
His sense about the situation opened his eyes.
Ang kanyang kalalang tungkol sa sitwasyon ay nagbukas ng kanyang mga mata.

Etymology

from the root word 'kala' which means 'thought' or 'opinion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sense of the people
the perception or opinion of people about an issue.
kalalang ng mga tao
to have sense
to achieve proper understanding or thinking about something.
magkaroon ng kalalang

Related Words

mind
the ability or process of thinking, reasoning, or understanding.
isip
reflection
the process of contemplating and transferring capability to happen based on experiences.
pagninilay

Slang Meanings

ugly
My God, your new shoes are so kalalang!
Diyos ko, kalalang ng bagong labas na shoes mo!
bad friendship
We’re so kalalang; we just can’t get along.
Parang kalalang tayo, hindi tayo magkasundo.
bad
I don’t want to be there, it’s kalalang for me.
Ayoko na dyan, kalalang na yan para sa akin.