Kasamaan (en. Evilness)

/ka.sa.ma.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being bad or immoral.
Evilness often causes conflict in society.
Ang kasamaan ay nagiging dahilan ng hidwaan sa lipunan.
A trait that shows poor conduct.
His evilness was revealed in his actions.
Ang kanyang kasamaan ay lumantad sa kanyang mga aksyon.
Irregularities or corruption in a system.
Evil in the government must be fought.
Ang kasamaan sa gobyerno ay dapat labanan.

Etymology

from the root 'sama,' meaning 'bad' or 'negative qualities.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

evilness of heart
Hatred or resentment towards another person.
kasamaan ng loob
evils of man
Bad or immoral deeds performed by people.
mga kasamaan ng tao

Related Words

bad
Having undesirable qualities or behavior.
masama
wickedness
Denotes immoral conduct or behavior.
kalikuan

Slang Meanings

bad behavior
Wow, Tony's bad behavior has really reached new heights; he's something else now.
Naku, ang kasamaan ni Tony ay talagang umaabot na sa labas; ibang klase na siya ngayon.
pitiful
The situation's badness, the people around are pitiful.
Ang kasamaan ng sitwasyon, kawawa naman ang mga tao sa paligid.
harsh
The badness of the people who tricked him is really harsh!
Sobrang kasamaan ng mga taong nanloko sa kanya, malupit talaga!