Kapararakan (en. Consequences)

/kapaˈrarakan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or result of something that happened.
The consequences of his decision caused many problems.
Ang kapararakan ng kanyang desisyon ay nagdulot ng maraming suliranin.
The fruit or effect of an action or event.
We must consider the consequences of our actions.
Dapat nating pag-isipan ang kapararakan ng ating mga aksyon.
Events caused by a specific cause.
The consequences of his actions emphasized the importance of following the law.
Ang kapararakan ng kanyang pagkilos ay nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng pagsunod sa batas.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'para' meaning 'to happen' or 'to occur.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

consequences of the decision
results of a decision made
kapararakan ng desisyon
consequences of actions
effects of actions taken
kapararakan ng mga aksyon

Related Words

method
A form of action that leads to a specific result.
paraan
cause
The reason why something happens.
sanhi

Slang Meanings

nonsense or trivial things
There's so much nonsense at school today, it's so chaotic!
Ang dami ng kapararakan sa school today, ang gulo gulo!
meaninglessness or futility
What we're talking about feels like nonsense; we're not gaining anything from it.
Parang kapararakan lang ang pinag-uusapan natin, wala naman tayong napapala.
wasting time
Let’s not waste time here; we have more important things to do.
Huwag tayong magkapararakan dito, may mas importanteng bagay tayong dapat gawin.