Kaugali (en. Character)

kau·ga·li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic or behavior of a person.
His character is full of kindness towards others.
Ang kanyang kaugali ay puno ng kabutihan sa kapwa.
Inherited traits that affect an individual's personality.
The character of his family helped in his development.
Ang kaugali ng kanyang pamilya ay nakatulong sa kanyang pag-unlad.
A broad description of behavior or disposition.
Kaugalian reflects a person's true nature.
Ipinapakita ng kaugali ang tunay na pagkatao ng isang tao.

Etymology

It refers to the root word 'gali' which means 'character' or 'trait', rooted in the attributes of a person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

character of a person
the primary traits and behaviors of a person.
kaugali ng tao
bad character
traits that are undesirable or negative.
masamang kaugali

Related Words

trait
The features or characteristics of a person that describe their personality.
katangian
family
The social unit that forms the relationships and characters of people.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

Habit or behavior formed from experience.
The locals have habits that are hard to explain.
Ang mga taga-rito, may mga kaugali silang mahihirap ipaliwanag.
Culture or tradition that has a specific meaning for a group.
Every tribe has traditions that should be respected.
May kaugali ang bawat tribo na dapat respetuhin.
Common behavior or mannerism of a person.
His behavior is always kind to everyone.
Ang kaugali niya, parating mabait sa lahat.