Kasamalan (en. Mistake)

ka-sa-ma-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A mistake or incorrect step.
His mistake caused a big problem in the project.
Ang kanyang kasamalan ay nagdulot ng malaking problema sa proyekto.
An action or decision that does not benefit a situation.
We should correct this mistake before the situation worsens.
Dapat nating ituwid ang kasamalan na ito bago lumala ang sitwasyon.
A mistake that results in an unfavorable outcome.
His mistake in following the instructions caused the machine to break down.
Ang kasamalan niya sa pagsunod sa mga tagubilin ay naging sanhi ng pagkasira ng makina.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sama', meaning collective or joint action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

No mistake
No errors; referring to something or someone as perfect.
Walang kasamalan
Avoid mistakes
Caution or prevention to avoid errors.
Iwasan ang kasamalan

Related Words

wrong
A word that describes something incorrect.
mali
failure
Not having or not following something that should be done.
pagkukulang

Slang Meanings

excessive concern or overthinking
The kasamalan of the people around me, they're always worrying about things that don't even matter.
Ang kasamalan ng mga tao sa paligid ko, lagi silang nag-aalala sa mga bagay na wala namang katuturan.
overly fixating or giving too much significance to small details
Don't be too kasamalan over simple things, just relax!
Huwag kang masyadong magkasamalan sa simpleng bagay, relax ka lang!
frequent distraction from unnecessary matters
I'm tired of listening to the kasamalan of people, I'd rather have a quiet life.
Sawa na akong makinig sa mga kasamalan ng mga tao, mas gusto ko yung tahimik na buhay.