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    Kawalangalam (en. Ignorance)

    ka-walang-a-lam

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of not knowing or understanding something or a subject.
    His ignorance of the law led him into trouble.
    Ang kawalangalam niya sa batas ay nagdala sa kanya ng problema.
    Lack of knowledge or information.
    Ignorance of social issues should be addressed.
    Ang kawalangalam sa mga isyu ng lipunan ay dapat bigyang pansin.
    It can also refer to the refusal or acceptance of the truth.
    Ignorance of the truth becomes an obstacle to development.
    Ang kawalangalam sa katotohanan ay nagiging hadlang sa pag-unlad.

    Etymology

    composed of the words 'wala' (none) and 'alam' (knowledge), indicating a lack or absence of knowledge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ignorance of the law
    Lack of knowledge of rules and regulations.
    kawalangalam sa batas
    ignorance of issues
    Lack of knowledge of current events or social issues.
    kawalangalam sa mga isyu

    Related Words

    ignorance
    The absence of knowledge or information about something.
    kamangmangan
    ignorant person
    A person lacking knowledge or not aware of things.
    mangmang

    Slang Meanings

    Utter ignorance or lack of concern.
    You're so clueless, you don't know how to act in this situation.
    Grabe ang kawalangalam mo, hindi mo alam kung paano gumalaw sa sitwasyong 'to.
    Just minding one's own business, no interference.
    As long as everyone has their own world, just stay out of it.
    Basta may sariling mundong ginagalawan, kawalangalam na lang.