Nonsense in Tagalog

“Nonsense” in Tagalog translates to “Walang-katuturan,” “Kalokohan,” “Kababalaghan,” or “Walang-saysay.” These terms express something that is foolish, absurd, or meaningless in Filipino language. Explore the different contexts and usage of this word through detailed examples below!

[Words] = Nonsense

[Definition]:

• Nonsense /ˈnɑːn.sens/
• Noun 1: Words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas; absurd or meaningless talk or writing.
• Noun 2: Conduct, action, or behavior that is foolish or absurd.
• Adjective: Having no intelligible meaning; absurd or ridiculous.

[Synonyms] = Walang-katuturan, Kalokohan, Kababalaghan, Walang-saysay, Kaululan, Kahangalan, Kahibangan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Stop talking nonsense and focus on the real issue at hand.
• Ex1_PH: Tumigil ka sa pagsasalita ng kalokohan at tumuon sa tunay na isyu.
• Ex2_EN: The article was full of nonsense and lacked factual information.
• Ex2_PH: Ang artikulo ay puno ng walang-katuturan at walang katotohanang impormasyon.
• Ex3_EN: Don’t believe his stories; they’re complete nonsense.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag maniwala sa kanyang mga kwento; kalokohan lang ang mga iyon.
• Ex4_EN: She wouldn’t tolerate any nonsense from her students during class.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi siya magpapahintulot ng anumang kababalaghan mula sa kanyang mga estudyante sa klase.
• Ex5_EN: The conspiracy theory was dismissed as pure nonsense by scientists.
• Ex5_PH: Ang conspiracy theory ay itinakwil bilang purong walang-saysay ng mga siyentipiko.