Pagkalakhan (en. Growing up)

pa-ɡa-la-khan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The stage of life from childhood to adulthood.

In her growing up, she learned to value education.

Sa kanyang pagkalakhan, natutunan niyang pahalagahan ang edukasyon.

The process of developing a person's abilities and characteristics.

Experiences during his growing up are important for him to be successful.

Mahalaga ang mga karanasan sa kanyang pagkalakhan upang siya'y maging matagumpay.

The totality of lessons and experiences during youth.

His growing up was filled with tales and stories from his grandmother.

Ang pagkalakhan niya ay puno ng mga alamat at kwento mula sa kanyang lola.

from the word 'lakha' meaning growth or development

on the right path

becoming responsible in growing up

nasa tamang landas

youth

The period of life corresponding to childhood and growing up.

kabataan

adults

People who are in the stage of adulthood and have experience.

matatanda

growing up

As I grew up, I became smarter in my decisions.

Pagkalakhan, naging mas matalino na ako sa mga desisyon ko.

being an adult

I used to be a kid, but now I’m adulting because of my responsibilities.

Dati akong bata, ngayon adulting na ako, pagkalakhan ko kasi ng responsibilidad.

maturing

As I matured, I recognized the true value of life.

Pagkalakhan, nakilala ko ang tunay na halaga ng buhay.