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    Kaulilahan (en. Orphanhood)

    /kaw-li-lá-han/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being an orphan or having no parents.
    Due to his orphanhood, he grew up in a orphanage.
    Dahil sa kanyang kaulilahan, siya ay lumaki sa isang bahay ampunan.
    The condition of a child who no longer has a father or mother.
    The children around him experienced orphanhood after the tragedy.
    Ang mga bata sa kanyang paligid ay nakaranas ng kaulilahan matapos ang trahedya.

    Etymology

    root word: ulila

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become an orphan
    the state of a person who has no parents
    maging ulila

    Related Words

    orphan
    A person, typically a child, who has no parents.
    ulila

    Slang Meanings

    Wasting time
    Nothing really, we're just wasting time here.
    Wala lang, puro kaulilahan lang tayo dito.
    Nonsense or silly things
    There's so much nonsense in our group!
    Ang daming kaulilahan sa grupo natin!
    Shallow conversation
    Let's not engage in shallow talk, let's be serious.
    Huwag na tayong mag-kaulilahan, seryoso na tayo.