Maypagkatanga (en. Having foolishness)

may-pag-ka-tan-ga

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The quality of being foolish or ignorant.

His foolishness was clearly shown in his decision.

Ang kanyang maypagkatanga ay maliwanag na ipinakita sa kanyang desisyon.

A state of mind lacking in wisdom.

Despite his foolishness, he is still supported by his family.

Sa kabila ng kanyang maypagkatanga, siya ay sinusuportahan pa rin ng kanyang pamilya.

Emphasizing a lack of intelligence in a situation.

The foolishness in his decisions brought problems to the business.

Ang maypagkatanga sa kanyang mga desisyon ay nagdala ng problema sa negosyo.

From the root word 'tanga' with the prefix 'may'.

Juan is foolish

Juan has the quality of being foolish

maypagkatanga si Juan

foolish

A term often used to describe a person lacking in intelligence or wisdom.

tanga

confused

A state of mind that causes misunderstanding of something.

nalilito

Just dumb

The people who don’t know the truth are just dumb.

Ang tanga lang ng mga taong hindi nakakaalam sa totoo.

Just really dumb

Wow, he's just really dumb at math!

Grabe, bobo lang talaga siya sa math!

Annoyed

Annoyed! I didn't pass again, feels just dumb.

Buwisit! Hindi na naman ako nakapasa, parang tanga lang.

Feeling like a fool

Feeling like a fool because everything I say just gets ignored.

Feeling baker kasi lahat ng sinasabi ko, binobola lang.