Kawkawan (en. Awkwardness)

/kaw-ka-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of being uncomfortable or unnatural in a situation.

The awkwardness he feels in front of many people is evident.

Ang kawkawan na nararamdaman niya sa harap ng maraming tao ay halata.

The quality or characteristic of being awkward.

Despite his awkwardness, he succeeded in his endeavors.

Sa kabila ng kanyang kawkawan, nagtagumpay siya sa kanyang pagsubok.

The feeling caused by shyness or embarrassment in a situation.

Sometimes, awkwardness leads to misunderstandings among people.

Minsan, ang kawkawan ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkaunawaan sa mga tao.

Tagalog Language

awkward situation

a situation that causes awkwardness.

kawkawan na sitwasyon

awkward person

a person who seems awkward in their actions.

kawawang tao

awkward gestures

steps or movements that are not natural.

kawkaw

Missed it, feels like getting impatient or annoyed due to the long wait.

I'm kawkawan for him, it's been ages since he last texted!

Kawkawan na ako sa kanya, ang tagal na niya walang text!

Impatient, wanting the time to pass.

I'm really kawkawan in class, I wish it would end already.

Kawkawan na talaga ako sa klase, sana matapos na.

So excited or hyped.

I'm super kawkawan for the concert, we've been preparing for this for so long!

Kawkawan na ako sa concert, tagal na namin pinaghahandaan ito!