Kapaslitan (en. Childhood)

/ka-pas-li-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The period of being a child.
His childhood is filled with joyful memories.
Ang kanyang kapaslitan ay puno ng masayang alaala.
The state or quality of being a child.
Childhood is an important part of human life.
Ang kapaslitan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng tao.
A stage of development where a person learns basic knowledge.
In her childhood, she learned simple things like speaking and walking.
Sa kanyang kapaslitan, natutunan niya ang mga simpleng bagay tulad ng pagsasalita at paglakad.

Etymology

from the word 'paslit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

childhood memories
Experiences and memories from when one was young.
mga alaala ng kapaslitan
life of a child
The experiences and activities of children.
buhay ng isang paslit

Related Words

child
A young child not yet attending school or grown.
paslit
childhood
The state of being a child.
pagkabata

Slang Meanings

A Taglish term indicating negativity or hopelessness in a situation.
I hope something happens, but this seems to be real kapaslitan.
Sana may mangyari pa, pero mukhang kapaslitan na talaga 'to.
Often used to describe something or a situation that is null and void.
My plan from last week is kapaslitan; it's not pushing through anymore.
Yung plano ko last week, kapaslitan na; hindi na matutuloy.