Pagkamalaya (en. Consciousness)

/pɑg.kɑ.mɑ.lɪ.jɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being aware of oneself and one's surroundings.
In her consciousness, she learned to appreciate the simple things in life.
Sa kanyang pagkamalaya, natutunan niyang pahalagahan ang mga simpleng bagay sa buhay.
The ability to recognize and understand the events around.
Consciousness is important in the decisions made every day.
Mahalaga ang pagkamalaya sa mga desisyong ginagampanan sa araw-araw.

Etymology

From the root word 'kamalayan' meaning 'consciousness' or 'awareness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consciousness of the mind
The openness and willingness to learn from experiences.
pagkamalaya ng isip

Related Words

consciousness
The process of understanding oneself and various aspects of life.
kamalayan
thinking
The ability to analyze and create ideas.
pag-iisip

Slang Meanings

sudden realization
When we checked old photos, it felt like a sudden realization that I made the wrong decision back then.
Nung nag-check kami ng old photos, parang may pagkamalaya ako na mali ang desisyon ko noon.
epiphany
I had an epiphany while walking in the park, that I need to change my life.
Nagkaroon ako ng pagkamalaya habang naglalakad sa park, na kailangan ko nang baguhin ang buhay ko.
awakening to the truth
I've been lost for a long time, but this past week, I had an awakening to the truth about how I really feel.
Matagal na akong naligaw, pero nitong nakaraang linggo, nagkaroon ako ng pagkamalaya tungkol sa tunay na nararamdaman ko.