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    Karaingan (en. Wishing)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A contemplation or wish for something to happen.
    Her craving is to succeed in her endeavors.
    Ang kanyang karaingan ay magtagumpay sa kanyang mga pagsisikap.
    A peaceful desire or dream.
    Everyone's wish is to attain happiness.
    Ang karaingan ng lahat ay ang makamit ang kaligayahan.
    A statement of intense excitement or longing.
    Her craving is like that of a child longing for toys.
    Ang kanyang karaingan ay pareho ng isang bata na nag-aasam ng mga laruan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'karai', which means wish or desire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    My God, may my wish come true.
    A plea for the wish to come true.
    Diyos ko, sana'y magkatotoo ang aking karaingan.

    Related Words

    dream
    A goal or ambition desired to be achieved.
    pangarap
    hope
    A positive outlook or belief that something will happen.
    pag-asa

    Slang Meanings

    Getting smacked (being physically disadvantaged in sports or a fight)
    He really got a smack when the ball hit him in the face.
    Sobrang karaingan na yung tinamaan ng bola sa mukha niya.
    Talk of love with thorns (spicy remarks or threats)
    In this group, many get involved in smack talk when there’s a fight.
    Dito sa barkada, madami ang nagkakararingan kapag may nag-away.
    Comment (being sarcastic or noticing someone else)
    His reply to my questions was just smack talk.
    Karaingan na lang ang sagot niya sa mga tanong ko.