Weakness in Tagalog

“Weakness” in Tagalog is “kahinaan.” This noun refers to the state of being weak, a vulnerability, or a personal flaw. Explore its meanings and usage to better express different types of weaknesses in Filipino.

[Words] = Weakness

[Definition]:

• Weakness /ˈwiːknəs/
• Noun 1: The state or condition of lacking strength.
• Noun 2: A disadvantage or fault; a vulnerable point.
• Noun 3: A self-indulgent liking or fondness for something.

[Synonyms] = Kahinaan, Kahirapan, Karupukan, Kapanghinaan, Kalamuan, Karamdaman

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Muscle weakness is a common symptom after prolonged bed rest.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kahinaan ng kalamnan ay karaniwang sintomas pagkatapos ng matagal na pahinga sa kama.
• Ex2_EN: His greatest weakness is his inability to say no to people.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang pinakamalaking kahinaan ay ang kanyang kawalan ng kakayahang tumanggi sa mga tao.
• Ex3_EN: The team’s weakness in defense cost them the championship.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kahinaan ng koponan sa depensa ay nag-ugat sa pagkatalo nila sa kampeonato.
• Ex4_EN: She has a weakness for chocolate cake and can’t resist it.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay may kahinaan sa chocolate cake at hindi ito kayang tanggihan.
• Ex5_EN: Identifying your weaknesses is the first step to self-improvement.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pagtukoy sa iyong mga kahinaan ay ang unang hakbang sa pagpapabuti ng sarili.