Nakakamalay (en. Conscious)

na-ka-ka-ma-lay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The state of having knowledge or awareness of something.

He became aware after extensive and careful study.

Naging nakakamalay siya matapos ang mahaba at masusing pag-aaral.

An action that demonstrates being knowledgeable or critical of the events around.

We should be aware of social issues.

Dapat tayong maging nakakamalay sa mga usaping panlipunan.

Derived from the root word 'malay' meaning 'to know' or 'to be aware.'

conscious action

Response or action that is caring and aware.

nakakamalay na pagkilos

awareness

The ability to perceive and recognize things around.

kamalayan

conscious

Related to understanding and knowledge.

malay

left to oneself or lost in thought

My friends don’t want to talk to me anymore, I must be lost in thought about what happened.

Ayaw na akong kausapin ng tropa ko, nakakamalay na kasi ako sa nangyari.

becoming aware of one’s surroundings

I’m starting to notice what other people are going through.

Nakakamalay na ako sa mga pinagdadaanan ng ibang tao.

becoming more chaotic or bohemian in style

I hope he changes, he seems to be getting more chaotic in his lifestyle.

Sana magbago na siya, mukhang nakakamalay siya sa estilo ng buhay niya.