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    Pagkatanga (en. Foolishness)

    /paɡkaˈtaŋɐ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being foolish or lacking knowledge.
    His foolishness caused many problems in his life.
    Ang kanyang pagkatanga ay nagdulot ng maraming problema sa kanyang buhay.
    The lack of proper thinking or decision-making.
    Because of his foolishness, he couldn't make a good decision.
    Dahil sa kanyang pagkatanga, hindi siya nakapagdesisyon nang mabuti.
    Behavior that lacks reason or intelligence.
    He failed in school because of his foolishness and lack of effort.
    Bumagsak siya sa paaralan dahil sa kanyang pagkatanga at kakulangan ng pagsisikap.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no foolishness
    state of being wise or knowledgeable
    walang pagkatanga

    Related Words

    fool
    A term referring to a person who is ignorant or not intelligent.
    tanga
    ignorant
    Refers to a person who lacks intelligence or awareness.
    mangmang

    Slang Meanings

    foolish (dumb or not thinking)
    It looks like you just acted foolishly on that project.
    Parang pagkatanga na lang ang ginawa mo sa project na 'yon.
    joke (playfully or sarcastically exaggerated)
    He said it was foolish again, like he was serious.
    Sabi niya ay pagkatanga na naman, parang seryoso siya.
    dumb move (wrong decision or action)
    What kind of foolishness is that? Why didn't you think of it?
    Ano bang pagkatanga 'yun? Bakit hindi mo naisip 'yan?