Kanyakanya (en. Self-centered)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Showing excessive regard for one's own interests or welfare.

Each person's perspective leads to misunderstandings.

Ang kanya-kanyang pananaw ay nagdadala ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

A trait that focuses only on oneself and not on the welfare of others.

He can easily be called self-centered because he doesn't care about other people.

Madali siyang tawaging kanya-kanya dahil wala siyang pakialam sa ibang tao.

each one's struggle

A phrase meaning that each person has their own battles or challenges in life.

kanya-kanyang laban

selfish

A term referring to people who seem to prioritize their own welfare.

makasarili

Gathering of friends for a get-together, usually involving drinking.

Come on, let's have a kanyakanya later at Mark's house!

Tara, mag-kanyakanya tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Mark!

A conversation without serious intention, usually turning into laughter.

We were just having a kanyakanya, nothing too serious.

Nag-kanyakanya lang kami, walang masyadong seryoso.