Sakalahatan (en. General)

saka-la-ha-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state that refers to the whole or entirety of something.
The generality of the data is important for analysis.
Ang sakalahatan ng mga datos ay mahalaga sa pagsusuri.
Reflects the idea of lacking specific details or particular parts.
We should focus on the generalities before delving into specific details.
Dapat tayong tumuon sa sakalahatan bago pumasok sa mga tiyak na detalye.
An idea that reflects the entirety of a situation or context.
The generality of opinions provided good insight.
Ang sakalahatan ng mga opinyon ay nagbigay ng magandang pananaw.

Etymology

from the words 'saka' and 'lahat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

in general
referring to the whole of something or situation.
sa sakalahatan

Related Words

next
Means 'next' or 'after' in the context of sequence.
saka
all
A word that refers to the entirety of people or things.
lahat

Slang Meanings

general concept
That's the general idea of the project.
Yun ang sakalahatan ng ideya ng proyekto.
entirety
The entirety of our discussion was about change.
Ang sakalahatan ng ating usapan ay tungkol sa pagbabago.
all in all
All in all, everyone is happy with the result.
Sa sakalahatan, masaya ang lahat sa resulta.