Pagkawari (en. Understanding)
/pag-ka-wa-ri/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Understanding is the ability or process of recognizing or acknowledging the feelings or emotions of another person.
Understanding his situation is important to make the right decision.
Ang pagkawari sa kanyang sitwasyon ay mahalaga upang makabuo ng tamang desisyon.
A type of empathy or sympathy for what another person is experiencing.
He showed understanding to the victims of the tragedy.
Nagpakita siya ng pagkawari sa mga biktima ng trahedya.
Etymology
Language: Tagalog. Derived from the root word 'wawi' related to understanding or acknowledging the condition or failure of a person.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Understanding his condition
Acknowledging what someone else is going through.
Pagkawari sa kanyang kalagayan
Related Words
understanding
The active process of comprehending the ideas or emotions of a person.
pag-unawa
empathy
The ability to feel and understand the emotions of others.
empathy
Slang Meanings
Sometimes a term for 'very stupid' or 'silly' behavior.
Your pagkawari, you think you'll get ahead in life, huh.
Ang pagkawari mo, kala mo makakausad ka sa buhay, eh.
Lack of intelligence or understanding.
Enough already, your pagkawari seems empty.
Tama na yan, yung pagkawari mo mukhang walang laman.