Katalasan (en. Sharpness)

ka-ta-la-sán

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality or state of being sharp-witted.
The sharpness of his mind helped solve the problem quickly.
Ang katalasan ng kanyang pag-iisip ay nakatulong upang malutas ang problema nang mabilis.
The ability to understand and make correct decisions.
Sharpness is required in difficult situations.
Kinakailangan ang katalasan sa mga sitwasyong mahirap.
Sharpness of understanding of things around.
His sharpness in understanding people is undeniable.
Ang kanyang katalasan sa mga tao ay hindi matatawaran.

Etymology

From the word 'tallas' meaning intelligence or skill.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sharpness of mind
The ability of a person to think quickly and effectively.
katalasan ng isip
sharpness of judgment
The ability to make wise decisions.
katalasan ng paghatol

Related Words

sharpness
The state of being sharp, which can refer to the mind or tools.
talas
intelligent
A person with high sharpness of thought.
matalino

Slang Meanings

something done regularly
I regularly bump my head on the door.
Katalasan na lang akong nauuntog sa pinto.
always
I always cry in sad movies.
Katalasan akong umiiyak sa mga sad movies.
happens often
Often, he runs out of snacks in the pantry.
Katalasan, siya ang nauubos ng snacks sa pantry.