Pahalagahan (en. Importance)

/pahalagáhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The value or importance of something that should be given attention.
The importance of education in our society is significant.
Mahalaga ang pahalagahan ng edukasyon sa ating lipunan.
The view of something as important or beneficial.
He demonstrated the importance of unity in their community.
Ipinakita niya ang pahalagahan ng pagkakaisa sa kanilang komunidad.
The recognition of something as valuable in a relationship or situation.
The importance of trust is unparalleled.
Ang pahalagahan ng tiwala ay hindi matutumbasan.

Etymology

Tagalog: from the root word 'halaga' meaning 'value' and 'paha' meaning 'to give importance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

value yourself
Give importance to yourself in decisions and situations.
pahalagahan ang iyong sarili
importance of family
The value of family in our lives.
pahalagahan ng pamilya
discipline and importance
The relationship between discipline and valuing things.
disiplina at pahalagahan

Related Words

value
The worth or price assigned to something or an idea.
halaga
importance
The state of being significant or valuable.
importansya

Slang Meanings

value or importance, often used to refer to something that's hyped up
We need to give importance to these kinds of things, they're super hyped!
Kailangan nating bigyan ng pahalagahan ang mga ganitong bagay, sobrang hype kasi!
care, referring to how much you care about something or someone
I don't care about gossip, I have more important things to think about!
Wala akong pahalagahan sa mga chismis, mas may importante pa akong iniintindi!