Necessity in Tagalog

“Necessity” in Tagalog is “Pangangailangan” or “Kailangan”. This term refers to something that is essential, required, or indispensable for life or a particular purpose. Exploring this word in Tagalog helps you express needs and requirements in Filipino culture and daily conversations.

[Words] = Necessity

[Definition]

• Necessity /nəˈsɛsɪti/
• Noun 1: The state or fact of being required or indispensable.
• Noun 2: Something that is necessary or essential; a basic requirement.
• Noun 3: A condition that cannot be avoided; an inevitable circumstance.

[Synonyms] = Pangangailangan, Kailangan, Kinakailangan, Pangangailangan-buhay, Kahingian

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Food and water are basic necessities for human survival.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pagkain at tubig ay mga pangunahing pangangailangan para sa kaligtasan ng tao.
• Ex2_EN: Education is a necessity, not a luxury, in modern society.
• Ex2_PH: Ang edukasyon ay isang pangangailangan, hindi luho, sa modernong lipunan.
• Ex3_EN: The necessity of wearing masks during the pandemic was emphasized by health officials.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pangangailangan ng pagsusuot ng mask sa panahon ng pandemya ay binigyang-diin ng mga opisyal ng kalusugan.
• Ex4_EN: Financial planning has become a necessity for every working family.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagpaplano sa pananalapi ay naging isang pangangailangan para sa bawat pamilyang nagtatrabaho.
• Ex5_EN: Internet access is now considered a necessity for students studying online.
• Ex5_PH: Ang access sa internet ay itinuturing na ngayong pangangailangan para sa mga estudyanteng nag-aaral online.