kabuluhan
meaning, relevance
Usage Note
Kabuluhan is an abstract noun denoting meaning, relevance, or purpose — the significance that makes something worth doing or worth having. It appears frequently in philosophical, motivational, and educational discourse, especially in discussions of personal identity, faith, and civic responsibility. Its counterpart walang kabuluhan (meaningless) is equally common.
Examples
" Walang kabuluhan ang away na ito. "
Natural Translation
This fight has no meaning.
Literal Translation
No meaning the fight that this.
" Hinahanap niya ang kabuluhan ng kanyang buhay. "
Natural Translation
He/She is searching for the meaning of his/her life.
Literal Translation
Searching he/she the meaning of his/her life.
" Natutuhan niya na ang tunay na kabuluhan ng buhay ay matatagpuan hindi sa yaman kundi sa pagtulong sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
He learned that the true meaning of life is found not in wealth but in helping others.
Literal Translation
Learned he that the true that meaning of life is found not in wealth but in helping to fellow.
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