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    Katangahan (en. Foolishness)

    ka-ta-nga-han

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A characteristic of being foolish or dumb.
    His foolishness caused many problems in his life.
    Ang kanyang katangahan ay nagdulot ng maraming problema sa kanyang buhay.
    An act of stupidity or a poor decision made due to lack of wisdom.
    I saw foolishness in his business decisions.
    Nakita ko ang katangahan sa kanyang mga desisyon sa negosyo.
    An action or behavior that shows poor judgment.
    His foolishness in friendship caused him pain.
    Ang katangahan niya sa pakikipagkaibigan ay nagdulot sa kanya ng sakit.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'tanga' meaning 'dumb' or 'foolish', prefixed with 'ka-' to describe a state or quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foolishness in decisions
    Making incorrect choices due to lack of thinking.
    katangahan sa mga desisyon
    don't be foolish
    A reminder not to make foolish decisions.
    huwag maging tanga

    Related Words

    dumb
    A term used to describe a person who is lacking in intelligence or easily fooled.
    tanga
    dumb
    A word akin to tanga, meaning lacking the ability to understand.
    bobo

    Slang Meanings

    Dummy
    You're such a dummy, you still don't know that!
    Ang tanga mo naman, hindi mo pa rin alam 'yan!
    Like a lost cause
    It's like a lost cause, going nowhere.
    Parang bodaboda lang, walang direksyon.
    Disrespectful
    So disrespectful, doesn't understand anything.
    Sobrang walang galang, hindi nakakaintindi.
    Attention seeker
    He spent for attention-seeking things, just stupid.
    Umastos siya para sa mga pabibo na bagay, tanga lang.