Pagkalimot (en. Forgetfulness)

pag-ka-li-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of not remembering or forgetting something.
His forgetfulness of the details of their conversation led to a misunderstanding.
Ang kanyang pagkalimot sa mga detalye ng kanilang usapan ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
A common situation where a person does not remember important information.
Because of his forgetfulness, he missed his own wedding.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkalimot, hindi siya nakadalo sa kanyang sariling kasal.
Lack of memory or failure to remember expected things.
Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging.
Ang pagkalimot ay normal na bahagi ng pagtanda.

Etymology

From the root word 'limot' which means 'to forget' or 'not to remember'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forgetting the past
The process of forgetting experiences or memories from the past.
pagkalimot sa nakaraan
due to forgetfulness
Due to difficulties in recalling information.
dahil sa pagkalimot

Related Words

remembering
The process of recalling or inviting memories or information.
pag-alala
forget
The state of not remembering or forgetting.
limot

Slang Meanings

lost some memory
Wow, it seems like bro has completely forgotten about his debts!
Aba, parang nagpagkalimot na si kuya sa mga utang niya!
forgotten
I told him, 'You forgot my birthday again!'
Sabi ko sa kanya, 'Nagkalimot ka na naman sa birthday ko!'
not remembered anymore
I forgot what happened last week.
Nagkalimot ako sa kung anong nangyari noong nakaraang linggo.
sudden forgetfulness
I forgot about the exam, with everything that's been happening in my life.
Nagkalimot ako sa exam, sa sobrang dami ng nangyari sa buhay ko.