From root: ewan
Usage Note
Kaewanan refers to the state of being nonsensical or a collection of foolish ideas. It is used to dismiss talk that is perceived as having no value or truth.
Examples
" Puro kaewanan ang sinabi niya. "
Natural Translation
What he said was all nonsense.
Literal Translation
Pure nonsense the said his.
" Itigil mo na ang iyong kaewanan. "
Natural Translation
Stop your foolishness.
Literal Translation
Stop you already the your foolishness.
" Huwag mong pakinggan ang kaewanan ng mga taong nagtsitsismis nang walang katotohanan. "
Natural Translation
Don't listen to the nonsense of people who gossip without any truth.
Literal Translation
Don't you listen-to the nonsense of the people that gossiping with-no truth.
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