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    Kapangyarihan (en. Power)

    /kapaŋɡarihan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The ability or strength to cause change or effect.
    The leaders of the country have great power.
    May malaking kapangyarihan ang mga lider ng bansa.
    The authority or duty to manage others or make decisions.
    The court has the power to impose penalties.
    Ang hukuman ay may kapangyarihan na magpataw ng parusa.
    The strength contained in a thing or person.
    The power of unity is undeniable.
    Ang kapangyarihan ng pagsasama-sama ay hindi matatawaran.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'kapangyari' meaning 'strength' or 'ability'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the power of man
    The ability of humans to make decisions or take actions.
    kapangyarihan ng tao
    power of love
    The strength brought by love that connects people.
    kapangyarihan ng pagmamahal

    Related Words

    political power
    The ability of an individual or group to influence government decision-making.
    kapangyarihan pampulitika
    spiritual power
    The strength or influence of humanity in spiritual or religious matters.
    kapangyarihan espirituwal

    Slang Meanings

    Power trip
    I don't like his power trip over people.
    Hindi ko gusto ang power trip niya sa mga tao.
    The power of a person
    Money really gives a person power.
    Sobrang dala ng pera yung kapangyarihan ng tao.
    The boss
    Of course, everything depends on him—he's the boss in the office, so he has the power.
    Siyempre, sa kanya nakasalalay ang lahat—siya kasi yung bossing sa opisina, kaya siya may kapangyarihan.