Sakang (en. Weakness)
sá-kang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The lack of strength or firmness.
His weakness is in his body due to illness.
Ang kanyang sakang ay nasa kanyang katawan na dulot ng sakit.
Having a shortcoming or weakness in a characteristic or ability.
His weakness in mathematics became an obstacle in his studies.
Ang kanyang sakang sa matematika ay naging hadlang sa kanyang pag-aaral.
A state of having lower energy than normal.
Due to fatigue, he has a weakness affecting his ability to work.
Dahil sa pagod, siya ay may sakang na nakakaapekto sa kanyang kakayahan na magtrabaho.
Etymology
Tagalog origin
Common Phrases and Expressions
I have weakness in this situation.
I have weakness in this situation.
May sakang ako sa ganitong sitwasyon.
His weakness is not an obstacle to his growth.
His weakness is not an obstacle to his growth.
Ang kanyang sakang ay hindi hadlang sa kanyang tagsibol.
Related Words
weak
Means lacking strength or having a low status.
mahinang
suffering
The state of having illness or hardship.
pagsasakit
Slang Meanings
A unique or unusual person.
He's that sakang guy who's often up to some crazy stuff.
Siya yung sakang na madalas gagawin na kabaliwan.
Like 'he's crazy' with the things he does.
He laughs loudly at those sakang jokes.
Tumatawa siya nang malakas sa mga sakang na jokes.
A person with a quirky behavior or style.
That sakang outfit of his is cool!
Yung sakang na outfit niya, astig!