Kanaghala (en. Torridness)

ka-nag-ha-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense feeling of warmth or emotion.
The heart in his heart was uncontrollable.
Ang kanaghala sa kanyang puso ay hindi mapigilan.
A state of being overly excited or confused.
She is experiencing her new project.
Nakakaranas siya ng kanaghala sa kanyang bagong proyekto.
Estimated intensity of emotion or experience.
The love of their romance seems to be warming up every day.
Ang kanaghala ng kanilang pag-iibigan ay tila umiinit sa bawat araw.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'kanag' meaning feeling or experience.

Common Phrases and Expressions

intensity of love
The intense feeling caused by love.
kanaghala ng pag-ibig

Related Words

emotion
The recognition of feelings or sentiments.
damdamin
love
A deep feeling of affection or delight.
pag-ibig

Slang Meanings

gullible
My friend is really kanaghala. I trust him, but he falls for stories too easily.
Yung tropa ko, kanaghala lang talaga. Pinagkakatiwalaan naman pero ang bilis mahulog sa mga chika.
someone easily fooled
Sometimes I feel like a kanaghala, I thought he was good but he just tricked me.
Minsan parang kanaghala ako, akala ko matino siya pero niloko lang pala ako.
taking everything too seriously
Wow, you're such a kanaghala if you take everything people say too seriously!
Grabe, kanaghala mo kung patol ka sa lahat ng sinasabi ng ibang tao!