Walanggaano (en. How much)

/wa-lan-ga-a-no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A question inquiring about the quantity or value of something.

How much is the tax that needs to be paid?

Walanggaano ang halaga ng buwis na kailangan bayaran?

adverb

Indicates an uncertain amount or quantity.

At gatherings, I want to know how much the expenses will be.

Sa mga pagtitipon, nais kong malaman kung walanggaano ang magiging gastos.

From the word 'wala' (none) and 'kano' (how much), forming a question about quantity or value.

how much have you been

A way of asking how long or far someone has been.

walanggaano ka na

none

Refers to the absence or non-existence of something.

wala

how much

A question that measures value or quantity.

gaano

Not very significant or has no effect.

The distractions don't matter much to me, so no matter what happens, I'm just chill.

Walanggaano ang mga abala sa akin, kaya't kahit anong mangyari, chill lang ako.

Of little value or weight.

The accident isn't a big deal because the damage is minimal.

Walanggaano yung aksidente, kasi maliit lang yung pinsala.

Not much effort or energy was expended.

What I went through wasn't a big deal; I'm still moving on with life.

Walanggaano yung pinagdaanan ko, tuloy pa rin ako sa buhay.