Katamaran (en. Laziness)

/ka-ta-ma-ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or characteristic of being lazy or unwilling to exert effort.
His laziness caused poor outcomes in his studies.
Ang kanyang katamaran ay nagdulot ng mga hindi magandang resulta sa kanyang pag-aaral.
A behavior that exceeds normal fatigue and causes non-fulfillment of responsibilities.
He needs to fight his laziness to achieve his goals.
Kailangan niyang labanan ang kanyang katamaran upang makamit ang kanyang mga layunin.
Being apathetic in taking action or doing anything.
Laziness hinders his dreams.
Ang katamaran ay nagiging hadlang sa kanyang mga pangarap.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'katama' meaning 'enjoyment' or 'resting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fight laziness
To fight the desire to be lazy.
labanan ang katamaran
laziness is the enemy of success
Laziness sabotages success or progress.
katamaran ay kaaway ng tagumpay

Related Words

enjoyment
Laziness is often used to downplay activities that result in happiness.
pagsasaya
resting
Resting is necessary, but excessive laziness becomes a problem.
pamamahinga

Slang Meanings

Laziness
His laziness led him to fail the exam.
Ang katamaran niya ay nagdala sa kanya sa pagka-fail sa exam.
Slacker
If you're not proactive, laziness might be the reason for your loss in the game.
Kung hindi ka pabibo, baka katamaran ang maging dahilan ng iyong pagkatalo sa laro.
Lack of diligence
Due to laziness, he encountered many problems in life.
Dahil sa katamaran, nagkasalubong siya ng maraming problema sa buhay.