Kalawilihan (en. Liberty)

/kala.wi.li.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state or condition of being free or unobstructed.

The freedom of each individual is important in a democratic society.

Ang kalawilihan ng bawat tao ay mahalaga sa isang demokratikong lipunan.

The right to act according to one's own wishes.

Freedom allowed him to express his opinion.

Ang kalawilihan ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya upang ipahayag ang kanyang opinyon.

The importance of personal space and privilege.

His freedom is respected by his family.

Ang kanyang kalawilihan ay nirerespeto ng kanyang pamilya.

Derived from the word 'lawil' meaning freedom and 'ihan', a linking affix.

freedom of man

The rights and liberties of each individual.

kalawilihan ng tao

freedom

The state of not being enslaved or having rights.

kalayaan

rights

Legal privileges or powers that a person has.

karapatan

A gathering or influx of people in one place.

There's a kalawilihan at the mall this weekend, it's hard to walk!

Kalawilihan sa mall ngayong weekend, ang hirap maglakad!

Joy or celebration, similar to a gathering.

There's no kalawilihan at my birthday party, it's just a few of us.

Walang kalawilihan sa birthday party ko, puro kaunti kami.

A get-together with friends or acquaintances.

We had a kalawilihan at Juan's house, it was fun!

Nag-kalawilihan kami sa bahay ni Juan, ang saya!