Kalawa (en. Sacred thread)

/kaˈla.wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A thread worn as a symbol of faith or ritual.

The kalawa is worn by devotees during their ceremonies.

Ang kalawa ay isinusuot ng mga deboto sa kanilang mga seremonya.

A reaction of the eye caused by intense emotion.

Because of the kalawa in her eyes, her tears fell.

Dahil sa kalawa ng kanyang mga mata, nahulog ang kanyang mga luha.

Derived from Hindi 'kalawa', meaning hair wrap.

eye reaction

Recognition of deep emotions or feelings.

kalawa ng mata

tears

Liquid that comes from the eye in reaction to emotion or irritation.

luha

emotion

A deep feeling experienced by a person.

emosyon

Bad vibes

My travel buddies have a lot of bad vibes, it's not pleasant at all.

Ang daming kalawa ng mga kasama ko sa biyahe, walang kaaya-aya.

So bored

So bored again! It's like they don't want to chat.

Kalawa na naman! Parang ayaw na makipag-usap.

Feeling hurt or sulking

They're kind of sulking with me because I didn't bring them along.

Medyo kalawa na siya sa akin dahil hindi ko siya sinama.