Kawangki (en. Inertia)

ka-wang-ki

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of inactivity or unchanged position of an object.
The inertia of the vehicle caused a delay in travel.
Ang kawangki ng sasakyan ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa pagbiyahe.
Description of something lacking change or movement.
The teacher noticed the inertia of the students in their inability to respond to the question.
Napansin ng guro ang kawangki ng mga estudyante sa walang kakayahang tumugon sa tanong.
The property of an object that provides resistance to changes in its motion or position.
The inertia of the body is an important concept in physics.
Ang kawangki ng katawan ay isang mahalagang konsepto sa pisika.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kawang' meaning the action or motion of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inertia of the mind
A condition where the mind does not change or respond.
kawangki ng isip

Related Words

inactivity
A state of inactivity or motionlessness.
kawalang-galaw

Slang Meanings

Nothing but the dead with nothing.
The kawan-ki on the streets are concerning.
Ang mga kawan-ki sa mga kalsada ay nakakabahala.
Useless or worthless things.
Your stuff is just a bunch of kawangki.
Yung mga gamit mo, puro kawangki na lang.