Pagkamalay (en. Awareness)

/pagkaˈmalay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being aware or understanding something.
Awareness is important for social issues.
Mahalaga ang pagkakamalay sa mga isyung panlipunan.
The ability to recognize information and experiences.
Self-awareness helps in personal development.
Ang pagkamalay sa sarili ay nakatutulong sa personal na pag-unlad.
Understanding the feelings and emotions of others.
Awareness of other people's emotions is important in communication.
Ang pagkamalay sa emosyon ng ibang tao ay mahalaga sa pakikipag-ugnayan.

Etymology

from the root word 'kamalay' meaning awareness or understanding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-awareness
The understanding of one's own feelings and behaviors.
pagkamalay sa sarili
social awareness
Being informed about issues and conditions in society.
pagkamalay sa lipunan

Related Words

consciousness
The ability of a person to recognize and understand their surroundings.
kamalayan
knowledge
Information or skills acquired through experience or education.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

sensitivity or sensitivity to feedback
He is very sensitive to what others say, even if it's just a joke.
Grabe ang kanyang pagkakamalay sa mga sinasabi ng iba, kahit na biro lang.
awareness or knowledge of what's happening
We need to increase our awareness of social issues.
Kailangan nating dagdagan ang ating pagkakamalay sa mga isyu sa lipunan.
understanding of others' emotions
Sometimes, we need to be more sensitive to the feelings of others.
Minsan, kailangan natin ng higit na pagkakamalay sa damdamin ng ibang tao.