Karangkal (en. Darkness)
/karang-kal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of lack of light; Having a dark side.
Their camp is in the forest.
Nasa karangkal ng gubat ang kanilang camp.
An opportunity or situation that is unclear or complex.
There is a decision in his decisions that he cannot explain.
May karangkal sa kanyang mga desisyon na hindi niya maipaliwanag.
A metaphor for the contradiction of light, can refer to evil or uncertainty.
At the point of his mind, he could not decide.
Sa karangkal ng kanyang isip, hindi siya makapagdesisyon.
Etymology
Nature
Common Phrases and Expressions
in the darkness of the night
in the midst of the night’s darkness
sa karangkal ng gabi
Related Words
dark
Meaning lacking in light; often used to convey confusion or fear.
madilim
brightness
The state or condition of being bright or showcasing goodness.
katangkaran
Slang Meanings
A tough person or skilled in something
Wow, Juan is so karangkal at basketball, every shot he takes goes in!
Grabe, ang karangkal ni Juan sa basketball, lahat ng tira niya pumasok!
A cool or awesome person
Our crew is so karangkal, we always have a great time.
Ang karangkal ng barkada namin, lagi kaming nakakasiyahan.
Vibrant or lively
The vibe of this party is so karangkal, everyone is having fun!
Ang karangkal ng party na ito, lahat nagsasaya!