Kahimtang

state / conditionnoun

Alternative meanings

state
condition
situation
the way someone or something is

Pronunciation

kah-heem-TAHNG

Root and affixes

Base form: kahimtang. It is used for the state, condition, or situation of a person, thing, or problem.

Variants or conjugations

kahimtang = state / condition / situation
estado = political state or governmental entity, loanword used in formal contexts
kondisyon = condition, common loanword
sitwasyon = situation, common loanword
Estado = the State, as government or institution

Related words and expressions

condition
situation
government
country/nation
time/weather
good/well

Meaning and usage notes

“Kahimtang” is best for state as condition or situation. For the State as a political entity or government, “Estado” can be used, or “gobyerno” depending on context.