Katulalaan (en. Similarity)

ka-tu-la-la-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The characteristic of being similar or alike.
They have similarities in their outlook on life.
May katulalaan ang kanilang mga pananaw sa buhay.
The state of similarity between two or more people or things.
The similarity of ideas in their calls is noticeable.
Ang katulalaan ng mga ideya sa kanilang mga tawag ay kapansin-pansin.
Being similar in appearance or behavior.
The similarity of the siblings was inherited from their parents.
Ang katulalaan ng mga kapatid ay nakuha mula sa kanilang mga magulang.

Etymology

From the word 'katulad' with the suffix '-an' indicating a place or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the same
having a similar characteristic or identical thing.
magkapareho

Related Words

similar
A word that describes similarity or being alike.
katulad
comparison
A process of creating distinctions and similarities between things.
paghahambing

Slang Meanings

not capable or doing nothing
What you're saying is pointless, so I just left.
Walang katulalaan ang pinagsasasabi mo, kaya umalis na lang ako.
a worthless person
He's just a useless person in the group, he's not even funny.
Parang katulalaan lang siya sa barkada, di naman siya nakakatuwa.