Chaos in Tagalog

“Chaos” in Tagalog is “Kaguluhan” – a term that perfectly captures the essence of disorder, confusion, and turmoil in Filipino culture. Understanding how this concept translates and is used in everyday Tagalog conversation reveals fascinating insights into how Filipinos express and perceive disorder in their world.

[Words] = Chaos

[Definition]:

• Chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/
• Noun 1: Complete disorder and confusion; a state of total disorganization.
• Noun 2: The formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation of the universe.
• Noun 3: Unpredictability in the behavior of a complex natural system.

[Synonyms] = Kaguluhan, Kalituhan, Gulo, Kawalang-ayos, Kabanalan, Ligalig

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The sudden storm brought chaos to the city streets as traffic came to a complete standstill.
• Ex1_PH: Ang biglang bagyo ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan sa mga kalye ng lungsod habang ang trapiko ay lubos na huminto.
• Ex2_EN: After the announcement, the office descended into chaos with everyone talking at once.
• Ex2_PH: Pagkatapos ng anunsyo, ang opisina ay nahulog sa kaguluhan habang lahat ay nagsasalita nang sabay-sabay.
• Ex3_EN: The classroom was in complete chaos when the teacher stepped out for a moment.
• Ex3_PH: Ang silid-aralan ay nasa ganap na kaguluhan nang ang guro ay lumabas sandali.
• Ex4_EN: The emergency evacuation created temporary chaos but everyone remained calm.
• Ex4_PH: Ang emergency evacuation ay lumikha ng pansamantalang kaguluhan ngunit ang lahat ay nanatiling kalmado.
• Ex5_EN: From chaos comes order, as the team finally organized their workflow.
• Ex5_PH: Mula sa kaguluhan ay dumating ang kaayusan, habang ang koponan ay sa wakas nag-organisa ng kanilang workflow.