Kayan (en. Scarcity)

ka-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Lack or deficiency of something, especially resources.

The scarcity of water in their area has become an issue for the residents.

Ang kayan ng tubig sa kanilang lugar ay naging isyu sa mga residente.

Condition of having insufficient supply.

The food scarcity during the rainy season caused prices to rise.

Ang kayan ng pagkain noong tag-ulan ay nagdulot ng pagtaas ng presyo.

scarcity of resources

Lack of material things or resources.

kayan ng mga yaman

deficiency

A situation where there is not enough of something or resources.

kakulangan

Strength or bravado

Wow, you really have strength, even though it's late, you're still saving up!

Grabe, ang kayan mo naman, kahit ginagabi na, nag-iipon ka pa!

Committing to someone, usually in a romantic context

It seems like you can't commit, you're just playing around.

Parang di ka kayan magcommit, puro kutitap lang ang ginagawa mo.

Toughness or resilience

Here it is, I can do this, I can feel the toughness in this moment!

Eto na, kaya to, ramdam ko ang kayan sa pagkakataong 'to!