Pagkakaroon (en. Having)

/pagkaˈkaruon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of possessing or existing as something.
The having of education is important for our future.
Ang pagkakaroon ng edukasyon ay mahalaga sa ating kinabukasan.
The recognition or acknowledgment that there is something.
He began to dream because of having self-confidence.
Nagsimula siyang mangarap dahil sa pagkakaroon ng tiwala sa sarili.
The process or condition of having something.
The having of sufficient resources will help in the development of the town.
Ang pagkakaroon ng sapat na mga yaman ay makatutulong sa pag-unlad ng bayan.

Etymology

The word 'pagkakaroon' comes from the root word 'karoon' with the prefix 'pag-', meaning possession or existence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

having an opportunity
The state of having an opportunity for something.
pagkakaroon ng pagkakataon
having knowledge
The state of having sufficient information or education.
pagkakaroon ng kaalaman

Related Words

things
Refers to concrete items or aspects that can be discussed or contemplated.
mga bagay
truths
Things that exist or happen in the real world.
katotohanan

Slang Meanings

Alive and vibrant
Having a family is really alive and vibrant.
Ang pagkakaroon ng pamilya ay talagang buhay na buhay.
Reaching or attaining
His having many friends is a reach in life.
Ang kanyang pagkakaroon ng maraming kaibigan ay isang pag-abot sa buhay.
Acceptance
Having support from others is an acceptance of challenges.
Ang pagkakaroon ng suporta mula sa iba ay isang pagtanggap sa mga pagsubok.