Karaniwan (en. Common)

ka-ra-ni-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Commonly used or known.
Water is a common liquid in our world.
Ang tubig ay isang karaniwang likido sa ating mundo.
Means normal or not unusual.
His behavior is just common among teenagers.
Ang kanyang ugali ay karaniwan lamang sa mga kabataan.
Exhibiting common characteristics or qualities.
Common issues in the community should be addressed.
Ang mga karaniwang problema sa komunidad ay dapat solusyunan.

Etymology

from the root word 'karaniwan', meaning 'common' or 'usual'

Common Phrases and Expressions

common person
a person who is not famous or ordinary
karaniwang tao
common thing
an object that is often used or seen
karaniwang bagay

Related Words

ordinary
A term referring to things that are normal or not unusual.
pangkaraniwan
famous
Distinct from common, can refer to things that are somewhat known or popular.
tanyag

Slang Meanings

just normal
Oh, that's just normal, you're not alone.
Ah, karaniwan lang 'yan, di ka nag-iisa.
common
I don't know why you're expecting something uncommon.
Di ko alam kung bakit mo ine-expect ang hindi pangkaraniwan.
basic
I wish it was just basic, not too complicated.
Sana basic na lang, hindi masyadong complicated.