Pagkakaiba (en. Difference)

/paɡkaˈkaiba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being different or dissimilar.
There is a big difference in their outlook on life.
May malaking pagkakaiba sa kanilang pananaw sa buhay.
The difference of characteristics, parts, or aspects of something.
The difference in color and design is important in choosing clothes.
Ang pagkakaiba ng kulay at disenyo ay mahalaga sa pagpili ng damit.
Difference in ideas or opinions.
Each of us has our own differences in ideas.
Bawat isa sa atin ay may sariling pagkakaiba sa mga ideya.

Etymology

From the root 'kiba' meaning 'different'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is a difference
Indicates that there is a difference.
may pagkakaiba
there is no difference
Indicates that there is no difference.
walang pagkakaiba

Related Words

other
A term that refers to being not the same.
iba
comparison
The process of identifying the differences and similarities of two things.
paghahambing

Slang Meanings

difference
The difference between the old and new model of the phone is huge.
Sobrang malaki ang pagkakaiba ng luma at bagong modelo ng phone.
distance
There’s really a distance in the difference of our perspectives in life.
May distansya talaga sa pagkakaiba ng aming pananaw sa buhay.
completely different
My life is completely different now compared to before.
Ibang-iba na ngayon ang takbo ng buhay ko kumpara noon.
new flavor
It's like a new flavor with the difference in our dancing styles.
Parang bagong lasa itong pagkakaiba ng aming estilo sa pagsasayaw.