Kinalabasan (en. Outcome)

/ki-na-la-ba-san/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The outcome is the result or consequence of an event or action.
The outcome of their efforts was a successful project.
Ang kinalabasan ng kanilang pagsisikap ay isang matagumpay na proyekto.
It can indicate a future event that arises from a situation.
We don't know what the outcome of our decision will be.
Hindi natin alam ang magiging kinalabasan ng ating desisyon.
It can also refer to the conclusion or end of a story or feeling.
The outcome of the story evoked emotions in the readers.
Ang kinalabasan ng kwento ay nagdulot ng damdamin sa mga mambabasa.

Etymology

derived from the word 'labas' meaning 'to go out' combined with the prefix 'ki-' and the suffix '-an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

outcome of events
the result of past actions or events
kinalabasan ng mga pangyayari
unexpected outcome
a result that was not anticipated or planned for earlier
hindi inaasahang kinalabasan

Related Words

outcome
This can be seen in discussions about decisions and their effects.
kinalabasan

Slang Meanings

The result or outcome of a situation.
Wow, the outcome of our game is that we lost.
Grabe, kinalabasan ng laro natin ay talo tayo.
Statement or decision after various events.
The result of our meeting is that the deadline will be next week.
Kinalabasan ng meeting namin ay magiging deadline next week.