Tagalog

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From wala (without) +‎ -ng- +‎ pakundangan (respect; courteous regard).

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /waˌlaŋ pakunˈdaŋan/ [wɐˌlam pɐ.xʊn̪ˈd̪aː.ŋɐn̪]
  • Rhymes: -aŋan
  • Syllabification: wa‧lang-pa‧kun‧da‧ngan

Adjective

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waláng-pakundangan (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ᜉᜃᜓᜈ᜔ᜇᜅᜈ᜔)

  1. irreverent; disrespectful; impolite
    Synonyms: walang-galang, bastos, walang-pitagan, pusong, lapastangan
  2. unmitigated; hasty; rash
    Synonyms: walang-humpay, walang-bawa, walang-pagbabawa

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