kayabangan
The Tagalog word for arrogance is kayabangan.
kayabangan refers to an unpleasant attitude of believing that one is better or more important than others.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root yabang, which means boastfulness or conceit.
Which one should you use?
Kahambugan specifically refers to haughtiness or snobbery.
How does it change in a sentence?
kayabangan is the noun form. To describe an arrogant person, use the adjective mayabang.
Did you know?
- The word kayabangan is formed using the Proto-Austronesian circumfix *ka- -an, a structural pattern found in many languages across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
- In the Philippines, a person accused of kayabangan may be told to avoid pagmamayabang, which is not just boasting but is often viewed as a disruption of 'pakikisama' or the vital social harmony of the group.
- While kayabangan is the noun for arrogance, the adjective mayabang can be used as a paradoxical compliment when someone exhibits a high level of skill or confidence that they are proud of.
Examples in context
- Pambihira ang kayabangan mo.Your arrogance is unbelievable.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone's arrogance is unbelievable using kayabangan.Tatoeba #11872984 by qwertzu, translation #9823163 by CK
- Mapapahamak ka sa kayabangan mo.Your arrogance will be your undoing.This sentence shows how arrogance can lead to someone's undoing using kayabangan.Tatoeba #11872917 by qwertzu, translation #9823157 by CK
- Pagbabayaran nila ang kayabangan nila.They'll pay a price for their arrogance.This sentence describes how people may face consequences for their arrogance using kayabangan.Tatoeba #11872957 by qwertzu, translation #3722150 by CM
- Ang kahambugan ay hindi nagpapakabuti sa iyong imahe, kundi nagpapakita lamang ng pagkasira ng iyong pagkatao.Haughtiness does not improve your image, it only reveals the flaws in your character.
- Ang makapal niyang mukha ay hindi na nakakagulat. Nakakasawa na ang kanyang pagmamataas.His thick-faced demeanor is not surprising anymore. His arrogance is becoming tiresome.
- Huwag kang maging bastos sa iba, hindi ito palatandaan ng pagiging magaling kundi pagiging mayabang.Don't be rude to others, it is not a sign of greatness but of arrogance.
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Example conversation
Juan and Maria are talking about a coworker.
- JuanNakakainis ang kayabangan ng bago nating katrabaho.The arrogance of our new coworker is annoying.
- MariaOo, masyado siyang mayabang sa atin.Yes, he is too arrogant with us.
- JuanSana ay mabawasan ang kayabangan niya.I hope his arrogance decreases.
- MariaTiyak na matututo rin siya sa huli.He will surely learn in the end.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kayabangan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
