From root: hangin
Usage Note
Kahanginan is the noun form used to describe the trait of being conceited or full of hot air.
Examples
" Ayoko ng kahanginan niya. "
Natural Translation
I don't like his boastfulness.
Literal Translation
Don't-like I of boastfulness his.
" Bawasan mo ang iyong kahanginan. "
Natural Translation
Lessen your boastfulness.
Literal Translation
Lessen you the your boastfulness.
" Dahil sa sobrang kahanginan ng bagong manlalaro, marami sa kanyang mga kasama ang unti-unting lumayo sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Because of the new player's excessive vanity, many of his teammates gradually distanced themselves from him.
Literal Translation
Because of excessive boastfulness of new player, many of his teammates the gradually distanced from him.
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