Materyalismo (en. Materialism)
/matɛɾjalizmo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A worldview that gives more importance to material things than to the spiritual.
Materialism causes people to become distant from their loved ones.
Ang materyalismo ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkakahiwalay ng mga tao sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.
A belief system that everything can be explained through physical elements or the material world.
Under materialism, emotions are defined as brain responses to material conditions.
Sa ilalim ng materyalismo, ang mga emosyon ay tinutukoy bilang reaksyon ng utak sa mga materyal na sitwasyon.
Etymology
Describes the idea of prioritizing material things over spiritual or intellectual.
Common Phrases and Expressions
immersed in materialism
Focused on material things rather than other aspects of life.
nakababad sa materyalismo
Related Words
material
Physical and visible things, not spiritual or abstract.
materyal
idealism
A perspective that values ideas or spirituality over material.
idealismo
Slang Meanings
Worshipping material things.
Wow, he's so materialistic, he only cares about gadgets and cars.
Grabe, sobrang materyalista niya, lahat ng pinapansin ay mga gadgets at kotse.
Focusing on things that have monetary value.
You know, you seem materialistic, always bringing a new expensive bag.
Alam mo, parang materyalista ka, palaging may dalang bago at mahal na bag.
Overly snappy and fond of luxurious things.
Sometimes my materialistic friend is annoying, all he wants is expensive food.
Minsan nakakainis yung materyalista kong kaibigan, palagi na lang ang gusto ay mamahaling pagkain.