kadaugan

triumph; victorynoun

Alternative meanings

The result of winning, overcoming, or achieving something important. It can refer to a victory in a competition, a reached goal, or a personal achievement.

Pronunciation

kah-DOW-gahn

Root and affixes

Related to daog, meaning to win or defeat. Kadaugan functions as a noun: triumph or victory.

Variants or conjugations

kadaugan; daog

Related words and expressions

daog = to win / defeat; kalampusan = success / achievement; tumong = goal / objective

Meaning and usage notes

Use it when “triumph” means victory or an achieved win. For “success” in a broader sense, “kalampusan” can also be used.