Pagkaunawa (en. Understanding)

pag-kau-na-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of understanding or knowing something.
The students' understanding of the lesson is important.
Ang pagkaunawa ng mga estudyante sa aralin ay mahalaga.
The ability to explain or clarify ideas.
There is a need for good understanding of scientific concepts.
Kailangan ng magandang pagkaunawa sa mga konsepto ng siyensya.
The capacity to empathize or understand the feelings of others.
Understanding the feelings of others helps in proper communication.
Ang pagkaunawa sa damdamin ng iba ay nakakatulong sa maayos na komunikasyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'unawa' which means 'understanding' or 'knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

understanding of oneself
The ability to know one's own feelings and thoughts.
pagkaunawa sa sarili
understanding of others
The ability to understand the feelings and perspectives of other people.
pagkaunawa sa iba

Related Words

understanding
The root word meaning comprehension or knowledge.
unawa
knowledge
Further information or facts about a subject.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

you got it?
When it comes to math, it's like you got it now? Because we're already using the formula.
Pagdating sa math, parang gets mo na? Kasi ginagamit na natin ang formula.
you know already!
With everything I'm saying, I hope you know already!
Sa lahat ng sinasabi ko, sana alam mo na!
too deep
Sometimes, it's really hard; your understanding of people is too deep.
Minsan, sobrang mahirap, masyadong malalim yung pagkaunawa mo sa mga tao.