kabalbalan
irregularity; irresponsible actions
From root: balbal
Usage Note
Kabalbalan is derived from balbal (crude, irregular) and describes foolish, irresponsible, or improper behavior. It is often used to criticize poor governance, workplace misconduct, or social misbehavior, carrying a tone of disapproval that sounds more formal than common colloquial insults.
Examples
" Maraming kabalbalan sa pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
There is a lot of misconduct in the government.
Literal Translation
Many irregularity in government.
" Maraming kabalbalan ang nangyari sa opisina noong wala ang boss. "
Natural Translation
A lot of irresponsible behavior happened at the office when the boss was away.
Literal Translation
Many irregularity the happened in-the office when-there-was-none the boss.
" Kung hindi titigil ang mga kabalbalan sa loob ng kompanya, tiyak na lulugmok ito sa malaking kapahamakan. "
Natural Translation
If the irresponsible behavior within the company does not stop, it will surely collapse into great ruin.
Literal Translation
If not stop the irregularities in inside of company, certain will-collapse this into big ruin.
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