Pakakas (en. Substance)
/pɑ.kɑ.kɑs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of material needed for the execution of something.
The substance of the project is necessary to complete it.
Ang pakakas ng proyekto ay kinakailangan upang matapos ito.
Components or materials mixed together to create something.
The substances from various chemical elements are important in the field of science.
Ang mga pakakas mula sa iba't ibang elementong kemikal ay mahalaga sa larangan ng agham.
The importance or value of something.
The substance of her idea is significant and has a great impact.
Ang pakakas ng kanyang ideya ay mabigat at may malaking epekto.
Etymology
From the root word 'kakas' meaning 'to unite'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
substance of life
Union of elements that gives meaning to life.
pakakas ng buhay
Related Words
composition
The process of creating or combining materials.
pakakab
value
Knowledge or truth that becomes important or should be valued.
halaga
Slang Meanings
promises that are meaningless
Dude, don't get swept up by the pakakas of politicians, it's all just talk!
Pare, huwag ka na magpakasaya sa mga pakakas ng mga politiko, puro pangako lang 'yan!
lies or joking around
Is that serious or just a pakakas? You don't seem sincere!
Seryoso ba 'yan o pakakas lang? Mukhang di ka nga totoo!
excuses or pretending
Your reasons are just pakakas, you can't fool me!
Puro pakakas naman ang mga dahilan mo, hindi mo ako madadaya!