walang konsiderasyon
The English word 'inconsiderate' is expressed in Tagalog as walang konsiderasyon.
The phrase is used as an adjective to describe someone who is not considerate of others. If you want to specify that a person is inconsiderate specifically toward other people, you can say walang konsiderasyon sa kapwa, adding sa kapwa (to fellow human beings/others) to the end of the phrase.
Meaning: not considerate of others (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase walang konsiderasyon is composed of wala (none/no) and konsiderasyon (consideration).
Which one should you use?
While walang konsiderasyon is the standard way to say inconsiderate, other forms exist depending on the nuance: Walang pakundangan means 'without regard' and Walang malasakit means 'without concern'. In more casual settings, Walang pakisama describes a person who lacks consideration for others, while Walang paki describes someone who does not care about the opinions or concerns of others.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, walang konsiderasyon does not change its form based on the gender or number of the person being described.
Did you know?
- The phrase walang pakisama describes a specific social failure to maintain harmony with a group, a cultural value known as pakikisama. To be inconsiderate in this sense is to disrupt the social equilibrium of the collective.
- The word konsiderasyon entered Tagalog via the Spanish consideración, which traces back to the Latin cōnsīderātiō.
- The casual term walang paki is a shorthand for walang pakialam. In modern slang, it is often used as a defiant badge of independence rather than just a description of being inconsiderate.
Examples in context
- Walang konsiderasyon ang taong iyon.That person is inconsiderate.
- Masyado siyang walang konsiderasyon sa kapwa.He is too inconsiderate of others.
- Huwag kang maging walang konsiderasyon.Don't be inconsiderate.
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are discussing a noisy neighbor.
- JoseAng ingay ng kapitbahay natin.Our neighbor is so noisy.
- MariaOo, walang konsiderasyon ang lalaki.Yes, the man is inconsiderate.
- JoseNakakaabala na siya sa atin.He is already bothering us.
- MariaDapat siyang pagsabihan.He should be told off.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries konsiderasyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
