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    Kawikaan (en. Proverb)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A brief statement that contains a lesson or truth.
    The proverb offers lessons for life.
    Ang kawikaan ay nagbibigay ng mga aral sa buhay.
    A type of figurative statement often used in conversations.
    Many proverbs are used in poems and stories.
    Maraming kawikaan ang ginagamit sa mga tula at kwento.
    Statements that describe experiences or truths that are true for many.
    Proverbs state things that everyone knows.
    Ang mga kawikaan ay nagsasabi ng mga bagay na alam ng lahat.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'kawi' meaning statement or saying

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Behind every proverb is a story.
    It signifies that proverbs come with experiences or life principles.
    Sa likod ng bawat kawikaan ay isang kwento.

    Related Words

    saying
    A type of proverb that carries a moral or lesson.
    salawikain
    saying
    A commonly used expression that describes wisdom or experience.
    kasabihan

    Slang Meanings

    sayings
    As the saying goes, 'He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will not reach his destination.'
    Sabi nga sa mga kawikaan, 'Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.'
    life lessons
    Many proverbs contain life lessons that can help us.
    Maraming kawikaan ang naglalaman ng mga aral sa buhay na makakatulong sa'tin.
    wise words
    Proverbs are full of wise words that we should keep in mind.
    Ang mga kawikaan ay puno ng matatalinong salita na dapat nating isaisip.
    gems of wisdom
    Most of our grandparents have proverbs that are like gems of wisdom.
    Karamihan sa ating mga lolo't lola ay may mga kawikaan na parang mga hiyas ng karunungan.