Kasabihan (en. Saying)

ka-sa-bi-han

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A statement with knowledge or lesson.
A saying, 'The tree is young, it can be corrected' teaches a lesson about development.
Ang isang kasabihan na, 'Bata pa ang puno, pwede pang ituwid' ay nagtuturo ng aral tungkol sa pag-unlad.
A popular statement commonly used to express general knowledge or experience.
Many believe in the saying, 'Those who do not know the origin will not come to the destination.'
Marami ang naniniwala sa kasabihang, 'Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.'
A type of wise statement containing the advice or goal of behavior.
The saying, 'Around every darkness, there is light' shows hope in the midst of the trial.
Ang kasabihang, 'Sa paligid ng bawa't dilim, may liwanag' ay nagpapakita ng pag-asa sa gitna ng pagsubok.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'sabihing' which means statement or saying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

While the tree is young, it can still be straightened
A person can still be changed or corrected while they are young.
Bata pa ang puno, pwede pang ituwid
He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will not reach his destination
Remembering the past is important to achieve future success.
Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan

Related Words

lesson
A statement aimed at teaching good behavior or truth.
aral
fiction
An idea or statement that is not based on fact.
kathang-isip

Slang Meanings

to amaze or impress
It’s like the saying 'He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will not reach his destination.'
Parang kasabihan lang na 'Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan'.
unique phrase
There’s a saying 'don’t hide under the bed when there’s a storm', so you should fight against problems.
Me kasabihan na 'wag magtago sa ilalim ng kama kung may bagyo', kaya't dapat lumaban sa problema.
unparalleled wisdom
That saying 'you reap what you sow' is like a reminder to strive in life.
Yung kasabihan na 'magtanim ka at mag-aani ka' parang reminder na mag-pursige sa buhay.