Absent (en. Wala)

ˈæbsənt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not present in a place or situation.
He is absent from class due to illness.
Siya ay absent sa klase dahil sa sakit.
Not participating or not paying attention.
He seemed absent while his friends were talking.
Nagmukha siyang absent habang nag-uusap ang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Latin 'absens', present participle of 'aberre'

Common Phrases and Expressions

absent without leave
Absent without permission.
absent without leave

Related Words

absentee
A person who is not present in a place or event.
absentee

Slang Meanings

Not present in the scene
Why do we have so much homework, and you are not present in the scene?
Bakit ang dami nating homework, at ikaw ay wala sa eksena?
Missing in action (MIA)
Where has Marco gone? He is MIA in our group!
Saan na ba si Marco? MIA na siya sa grupo natin!
In another world
Are you in another world? Class is over!
Nasa ibang mundo ka ba? Tapos na ang klase!
Indifferent or unbothered
I will just be indifferent to the lectures if you are absent again.
Deadma na lang ako sa mga lectures kung absent ka na naman.