Kapansan (en. Capacity)
ka-pān-san
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability or capacity of a person or thing.
His capacity to manage people is impressive.
Ang kanyang kapansan sa pamamahala ng tao ay kahanga-hanga.
The characteristic of having a specific ability in a task.
He has a high capacity for exchanging information.
Nakahawak siya ng mataas na kapansan sa pagpapalitan ng impormasyon.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pansan' meaning possession or having.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has capacity
has ability or capability
may kapansan
Related Words
possession
Means possession or having.
pansan
Slang Meanings
Trending (Becoming known, noticed)
He's trending on social media, he has so many followers!
Kapansan na siya sa social media, ang daming followers!
Identified (Specifically refers to a person or thing you already know)
It's identified that my crush, my friends already know.
Kapansan na 'yung crush ko, alam na ng mga kaibigan ko.
Famous (Well-known by everyone)
He is famous in the neighborhood, he's popular now.
Kapansan na siya sa barangay, popular na siya.