Katala (en. Intellect)

/kaˈtala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An ability to identify and understand knowledge or wisdom.

The intellect of the students is crucial to their success in school.

Ang katala ng mga estudyante ay mahalaga sa kanilang tagumpay sa paaralan.

General knowledge acquired from experience or study.

His intellect about history helped him in his exam.

Ang kanyang katala tungkol sa kasaysayan ay nakatulong sa kanya sa kanyang pagsusulit.

Ability to think logically and creatively.

We should also develop our intellect in scientific topics.

Dapat din nating paunlarin ang ating katala sa mga siyentipikong paksa.

Has intellect

Has knowledge and the ability to think well.

May katala

Loses intellect

Loses the ability to think and understand.

Nawawala ang katala

smart

Refers to a person with a high level of intelligence.

matalino

wisdom

This is understanding and experience derived from knowledge.

karunungan

Show-off

John is so pabibo, he always wants to be the star of the story.

Sobrang katala ni John, palagi na lang siya ang bida sa kwento.

Acting smart

Don't be too nagmamagaling, not everything you know is right.

Huwag ka na masyadong katala, hindi lahat tama ang alam mo.

Smart except for being dumb

I wish everyone was as katala as you, but no matter where, it’s all drama.

Sana lahat katala tulad mo, pero kahit saan pa, puro drama.