Parakayda (en. Dependency)

/pa-ra-kay-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition in which a person or thing relies on others for support or assistance.
His dependency on his family became the reason he couldn't make decisions alone.
Ang kanyang parakayda sa kanyang pamilya ay naging dahilan upang hindi siya makapagdesisyon ng mag-isa.
Having a need for another person or thing.
The dependency of teenagers on technology is increasing every day.
Ang parakayda ng mga kabataan sa teknolohiya ay lumalaki araw-araw.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'para' and 'kayda'

Common Phrases and Expressions

has dependency
needs help or support from others
may parakayda

Related Words

he/she
A pronoun referring to someone who has dependency.
siyang
help
An action of providing support or assistance to others.
tulong

Slang Meanings

Stubborn or indifferent to the opinions of others.
He's being parakayda again, not listening to what we are saying.
Parakayda na naman siya, hindi siya nakikinig sa sinasabi natin.
Often fights or bickers.
These kids are so parakayda, always teasing each other.
Puro parakayda ang mga batang ito, laging nagtutukso sa isa't isa.
Displays bad behavior or attitude.
Because of his parakayda attitude, no one wants to be with him.
Dahil sa kanyang parakayda na ugali, wala nang gustong makasama sa kanya.