Kasab (en. Desire)

/kaˈsab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of deep desire or longing.
He has a desire for extravagant and expensive clothes.
May kasab siya sa magarbo at mamahaling damit.
The recognition or realization of something deeply wished for.
His desire for music led to his success.
Ang kanyang kasab sa musika ay nagbigay-daan sa kanyang tagumpay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kasab' meaning desire or yearning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart's desire
a deep desire or feeling from the heart.
kasab ng puso

Related Words

wish
A term relating to desire or liking for something.
nais

Slang Meanings

Pitiful, just the wrong situation
The pitiful state of my life, can't do anything.
Ang kasab ng buhay ko, walang magawa.
There are issues or obstacles
So many problems in school, I don't know what to do anymore.
Daming kasab sa school, hindi ko na alam ang gagawin.
Stuck or unable to progress
Always stuck on my projects, they won't progress.
Laging kasab sa mga projects ko, ayaw mag-progress.