Walanggawa (en. No action)

walaŋgawa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of being quiet or without noise.
The silence in the park provided peace to the citizens.
Ang walanggawa sa parke ay nagbigay ng kapayapaan sa mga mamamayan.
Need for organization or resolution.
The stagnation in his life emphasized the need for change.
Ang walanggawa sa kanyang buhay ay nagbigay-diin sa pangangailangan para sa pagbabago.

Etymology

The term 'walanggawa' comes from the word 'wala' meaning 'none' and 'ngawa' meaning 'action' or 'noise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

did nothing
No action or any activity.
walang ginawa

Related Words

quiet
A condition of absence of noise or loud sounds.
tahimik

Slang Meanings

Shameless or rude.
Wow, he's so shameless, he teases anyone.
Grabe, ang walanggawa niya, kahit sino na lang tinutukso.
Unforgiving or hard-hearted.
Why are you like that? You're so unforgiving towards me!
Bakit ganyan ka? Ang walanggawa mo sa akin!
Worthless or unimportant.
He joined the conversation, but his input is so worthless.
Sumali siya sa usapan, pero ang walanggawa niya, wala namang saysay.