Kalistuhan (en. Proficiency)

/ka-lis-tu-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Proficiency is the quality or condition of being adept at something.

His proficiency in studying inspires many.

Ang kanyang kalistuhan sa pag-aaral ay nakaka-inspire sa marami.

It can also refer to being alert or quick to act in a situation.

His alertness in danger saved him.

Ang kalistuhan niya sa panganib ay nakapagligtas sa kanya.

proficiency at work

excellent performance in job duties

kalistuhan sa trabaho

alert

a person who is smart or quick to understand things.

listo

Nonsense

What’s that, it’s all kalistuhan? Isn’t there any serious conversation?

Ano ba 'yan, puro kalistuhan na lang? Wala bang seryosong usapan?

Shallow talk

Your conversations are so kalistuhan, like little kids.

Ang kalistuhan ng mga usapan niyo, parang mga bata lang.

Label for worthless matters

Don't listen to him, he only knows kalistuhan.

Huwag kang makinig sa kanya, puro kalistuhan lang ang alam niya.