Paaldabis (en. Diversity)

pah-al-dah-bees

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The term 'paaldabis' refers to diversity or having various types.

The diversity in Filipino culture is evident in various traditions and perspectives.

Ang paaldabis sa kultura ng Pilipinas ay makikita sa iba't ibang tradisyon at pananaw.

It describes many forms or classes of things.

The diversity of animals in the forest is fascinating.

Ang paaldabis ng mga hayop sa kagubatan ay nakakabighani.

Derived from the phrase 'paal ng dabis', meaning having various forms or groups.

diversity of races

different races found in one place.

paaldabis ng lahi

language diversity

various languages spoken by people in a community.

paaldabis ng wika

diversity

It refers to the state of being in different forms or characteristics.

pagkakaiba-iba

culture

The totality of ideas, acts, and traditions of a group of people.

kultura

Becoming a common thing or occurrence

It seems like people on the street are just paaldabis now.

Parang paaldabis na lang ang mga tao sa kalsada ngayon.

Of no value, just anything

They even tell you it's 'paaldabis' in these situations.

Sinasabihan ka pa ng 'paaldabis' sa mga ganitong sitwasyon.

Somehow about anything, often with a hint of rudeness

He just blurted out 'paaldabis' in front of everyone.

Nagsalita na lang siya ng 'paaldabis' sa harap ng lahat.