Pagkataho (en. Being)

/paɡkaˈtaho/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a person that shapes their personality.
A person's being depends on their life experiences.
Ang pagkataho ng isang tao ay nakasalalay sa kanyang mga karanasan sa buhay.
The entirety of the characteristics and traits of an individual.
The child's being is full of joy and curiosity.
Ang pagkataho ng bata ay puno ng kasiyahan at pagk Curiosity.
A state of existence that gives meaning and value to life.
In being, he learned to embrace his weaknesses.
Sa pagkataho, natutunan niyang yakapin ang kanyang mga kahinaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be one's true self
To show a person's true being.
maging tunay na sarili
self-awareness
The process of understanding one's own being.
pagkilala sa sarili

Related Words

humanness
Refers to the total being and identity of a person.
pagkakatao
soul
The spirit or essence of a person that relates to their being.
kaluluwa

Slang Meanings

A person who is falling or standing in a tough situation.
I was being left out in the conversation; it felt like I was just a pagkataho.
Yung talo na lang ako sa usapan, parang pagkataho na lang ang labas ko.
An annoying or bothersome person.
There goes Tony again, being a pagkataho outside my room!
Ayan na naman si Tony, pagkataho na naman sa labas ng kwarto ko!