Kasinggaling (en. As skilled as)

/kasinggaling/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A word used to describe the level of ability or skill of a person compared to others.

He is as skilled as his teacher in playing basketball.

Siya ay kasinggaling ng kanyang guro sa paglalaro ng basketbol.

Indicates a comparison of ability.

The child is as skilled as his father in singing.

Ang bata ay kasinggaling ng kanyang ama sa pag-awit.

This originated from the word 'galing' which means ability or skill, along with 'kasama' as a modifier.

as skilled as

with a similar level of skill or ability.

kasinggaling ng

skill

Indicates a high level of proficiency or ability in a field.

galing

skill

Refers to the ability or discovered proficiency in a particular activity.

kasanayan

as skilled as others

Wow, Mark is as skilled as my idol in basketball.

Grabe, kasinggaling ng idol ko si Mark sa basketball.

as good as life

For me, being prepared for all challenges is as good as life.

Para sa akin, kasinggaling ng buhay yung pagiging handa sa lahat ng hamon.

as funny as others

Janine is as funny as her classmates, that's why she's always the star.

Si Janine, kasinggaling na kwela ng mga kaklase niya, kaya lagi siyang bida.