Kasalatan (en. Fault)

/kasalatán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state of error or deficiency.
His fault in his studies resulted in low grades.
Ang kasalatan niya sa kanyang pag-aaral ay nagdulot ng mababang grado.
A mistake or deviation from correct action or behavior.
His fault in the decision led to his dismissal from work.
Ang kanyang kasalatan sa desisyon ay naging dahilan ng kanyang pagkakatanggal sa trabaho.
An aspect of deficiency or mismatch with expectations.
There was no fault in his project, so it was well-received by everyone.
Walang kasalatan sa kanyang proyekto, kaya't ito ay tinangkilik ng lahat.

Etymology

from the word 'sala' meaning mistake or deficiency

Common Phrases and Expressions

no fault
meaning without mistakes or deficiencies
walang kasalatan

Related Words

fault
Meaning of mistake or flaw.
sala
deficiency
The state of being lacking or insufficient.
kakulangan

Slang Meanings

Regret or remorse for mistakes or wrongdoings
I'm filled with regret because of the wrong decisions I made.
Sobrang kasalatan ako dahil sa mga desisyon kong maling ginawa.
Falling behind or being left out in life
Because of my setbacks, I need to start all over again.
Dahil sa kasalatan, kailangan kong magsimula ulit mula sa simula.