kalainan

differencenoun

Alternative meanings

A quality, detail, or contrast that makes one thing, person, or situation not the same as another.

Pronunciation

kah-LAH-ee-nahn

Root and affixes

From lain/lahi, related to the idea of being distinct or different.

Related words and expressions

lahi = different`nlain = other / different`npagkalahi = difference or distinction`ntandi = to compare

Meaning and usage notes

Used to talk about differences between people, things, opinions, results, or situations.