Pagkaligwak (en. Failure)

pag-ka-li-gwak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of falling or failing in something.
The failure of his plan caused many problems.
Ang pagkaligwak ng kanyang plano ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.
An instance where expectations are not met.
It was termed as a failure due to the unmet goals.
Tinatag bilang isang pagkaligwak ang hindi pagkatupad ng kanilang mga layunin.
The result of cancellation or suspension.
The failure of the activity allowed other projects to thrive.
Ang pagkaligwak ng aktibidad ay pinahintulutan ang ibang mga proyekto na umunlad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resulted in failure
a situation that led to failure in the expected outcome.
nagresulta sa pagkaligwak

Related Words

ligwak
The root word meaning to fall or collide.
ligwak
talikod
The act of turning away or leaving from a direction.
talikod

Slang Meanings

Loss or mistake in a competition.
Oh no, I messed up my game, I really just got a loss at the ending.
Nako, sira ang laro ko, talagang pagkakaligwak lang ang nakuha ko sa ending.
Like slipping up or making a mistake in a situation.
In that exam, I slipped up on the answer, I thought it was correct.
Dun sa exam, nagkaligwak ako sa sagot, akala ko tama.