Karunungan (en. Wisdom)

ka-ru-nun-gan

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The ability or characteristic of understanding and applying knowledge.
His wisdom enlightens those around him.
Ang kanyang karunungan ay nagbibigay liwanag sa mga nakapaligid sa kanya.
Profound knowledge derived from experience.
Elders possess wisdom that cannot be learned in school.
Ang mga matatanda ay may karunungan na hindi matutunan sa paaralan.
An aspect of philosophy that emphasizes proper thinking.
Wisdom is an important part of human philosophy.
Ang karunungan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pilosopiyang pantao.

Etymology

from the root word 'karun' meaning knowledge or wisdom

Common Phrases and Expressions

wisdom of life
Knowledge and experiences derived from life.
karunungan ng buhay
quick wisdom
The ability to learn things quickly and easily.
mabilis ang karunungan

Related Words

knowledge
Reflects the process of learning and understanding.
kaalaman
wisdom
Often regarded as a fruit of past experiences.
karunungan

Slang Meanings

wisdom
He has so much wisdom when it comes to things like this.
Ang dami niyang wisyo pagdating sa mga ganitong bagay.
you know
Because of his knowledge, you know what's right and wrong.
Dahil sa karunungan niya, alam mo na ang mga tama at mali.
smartness
He's so smart in all subjects.
Sobrang talino niya sa lahat ng subject.