From root: yabang
Usage Note
Kayabangan refers to the abstract concept or the act of being boastful. For example, Bawasan mo ang iyong kayabangan means Reduce your arrogance.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng kayabangan. "
Natural Translation
I don't like arrogance.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of arrogance.
" Hindi nakakatulong ang iyong kayabangan. "
Natural Translation
Your arrogance does not help.
Literal Translation
Not helpful the your arrogance.
" Dahil sa kanyang kayabangan, unti-unting lumayo ang mga kaibigang dati niyang pinagkatiwalaan. "
Natural Translation
Because of his arrogance, the friends he once trusted slowly drifted away.
Literal Translation
Because of his arrogance, little-by-little moved-away the friends formerly he trusted.
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