Pagtaklang (en. Incoherence)

/pagtakˈlaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of speech that is difficult to follow or understand.
His incoherence caused confusion among the listeners.
Ang kanyang pagtaklang ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa mga nakikinig.
Contradiction or inconsistency of ideas in a statement.
Due to the incoherence of what he said, he was ignored by the people.
Dahil sa pagtaklang ng kanyang sinasabi, hindi na siya pinansin ng mga tao.

Etymology

From the word 'taklang' meaning 'speech that contains confusion or misunderstanding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

confusion of thoughts
A situation where ideas become chaotic and difficult to follow.
pagtaklang ng isipan

Related Words

incoherent
A statement or word that may cause confusion or misunderstanding.
taklang

Slang Meanings

Lying or avoiding the truth.
Why do you keep lying? Just tell the truth!
Bakit lagi ka na lang nagpipagtaklang? Sabihin mo na ang totoo!
Hiding one's true feelings.
No matter what you ask, he always lies about how he feels.
Kahit anong tanong mo, lagi siyang nagpipagtaklang tungkol sa nararamdaman niya.
Creating stories that aren't true.
His stories are all just lies.
Ang kanyang mga kwento ay puro pagtaklang lang.