Kaalaman at Karunungan - Kalokohan

used to warn that excessive drinking impairs a person's judgment and ability to think clearly

kapag ang alak ay nasa, ang talino ay out

used to imply that a foolish person can have more knowledge in their own area of expertise than a wise person who is unfamiliar with that area

ang mangmang ay higit na nakakaalam sa kanyang sariling bahay kaysa sa isang matalinong tao sa iba

used to imply that some people may ask questions without thinking deeply, while a wise person considers the subject matter before responding

ang tanga ay maaaring magtanong ng higit pang mga tanong sa loob ng isang oras kaysa sa masasagot ng matalinong tao sa loob ng pitong taon

used to imply that a foolish person acts quickly without much thought or consideration

malapit nang mabaril ang bolt ng tanga

used to imply that it is generally unwise for someone to act as their own advocate or counselor in matters that require objectivity and specialized knowledge

ang isang abogado na kumakatawan sa kanyang sarili ay may tanga para sa isang kliyente

used to suggest that wise individuals make practical choices by considering various factors and avoiding unnecessary risks, while fools may make hasty or unwise decisions

ang mga mangmang ay nagtatayo ng mga bahay at ang mga pantas na tao ay nakatira doon

used to imply that someone is completely ignorant or uneducated

hindi kilala si B mula sa isang battledore

used to emphasize that people have varying levels of intelligence, knowledge, or common sense

used to imply that a person's actions and behavior are a better indicator of their intelligence or lack thereof than their words or appearance

used to imply that there are always gullible or naive people who can be easily deceived or taken advantage of by others

may sipsip na isinilang bawat minuto

used to suggest that an older person who behaves foolishly is especially deserving of criticism for not having learned from their past experiences

walang tanga tulad ng matandang tanga

used to imply that young people tend to underestimate the wisdom and experience of older people, while older people are aware of the shortcomings and lack of experience of younger people

Iniisip ng mga kabataan na ang mga matatanda ay mga tanga, ngunit ang mga matatanda ay alam ng mga kabataan na mga hangal

used to suggest that the quality of a question influences the quality of the answer, and that a poorly thought-out or irrelevant question is unlikely to result in a useful answer

magtanong ng isang hangal na tanong at makakuha ng isang hangal na sagot

used to imply that dishonest and foolish people often create conflict and division in society, as both intentionally or unintentionally are enemies of truth

used to imply that people with limited intellect or imagination find satisfaction in small and trivial things, while those with greater intelligence seek more meaningful experiences

maliit na bagay mangyaring maliit na isip

used to imply that people tend to imitate the actions of others, especially those they admire or consider as role models, without necessarily understanding the reasons behind those actions

monkey see, monkey do

used to imply that a single foolish action can have significant and sometimes irreversible consequences that may require much effort and wisdom to fix

ang mangmang ay maaaring maghagis ng bato sa balon na hindi mabunot ng isang daang pantas

used to say that when a person remains foolish and lacks wisdom even after reaching the age of forty, it strongly signifies their inherent foolishness that is unlikely to be corrected

ang tanga sa kwarenta ay tanga talaga