Pagaalangan (en. Uncertainty)
/pa.ga.a.laŋ.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having doubt or uncertainty.
The uncertainty in his decision caused worry.
Ang paga-alangan sa kanyang desisyon ay nagdulot ng pag-aalala.
A situation where the outcomes or results are unclear.
He received calls that caused uncertainty about his job.
Nakatanggap siya ng mga tawag na nagdulot ng paga-alangan tungkol sa kanyang trabaho.
The lack of certainty in a situation.
The uncertainty in their plan became a hindrance to their project.
Ang paga-alangan sa kanilang plano ay naging sagabal sa kanilang proyekto.
Etymology
From the word 'alangan' meaning doubt or uncertainty.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has uncertainty
possessing doubt or an unclear situation.
may paga-alangan
lost uncertainty
the doubt dissipated or certainty was gained.
nawala ang paga-alangan
Related Words
doubt
Meaning having doubt or unclear condition.
alangan
certainty
The state of being sure or definite.
tiyakan
Slang Meanings
Enough or sufficient
That's enough, that's okay!
Pagaalangan na, okay na yan!
We're not doing anything wrong
Just relax, we're fine.
Pagaalangan lang, chill lang tayo.
Acceptance of the situation
Let's just accept what's happening.
Pagaalangan na lang tayo sa mga nangyayari.