kahalagahan
kahalagahán with stress marks
importance
From root: halaga
Usage Note
Kahalagahan is one of the most common abstract nouns in formal Tagalog, derived from 'halaga' (value, worth). It is used widely in academic essays, speeches, and policy documents to emphasize the significance or value of something. It often appears in phrases like 'ang kahalagahan ng edukasyon' (the importance of education).
Examples
" Alam ko ang kahalagahan nito. "
Natural Translation
I know its importance.
Literal Translation
Know I the importance its.
" Ipinapaliwanag ng guro ang kahalagahan ng disiplina. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explains the importance of discipline.
Literal Translation
Explains the teacher the importance of discipline.
" Habang lumalaki ako, unti-unti kong naunawaan ang kahalagahan ng pagtitiis at pagsusumikap sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
As I grew up, I gradually came to understand the importance of patience and hard work in life.
Literal Translation
While growing I, little-by-little I understood the importance of patience and hard-work in life.
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