Alangan (en. Uncertain)

/aˈlaŋān/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Shows doubt or uncertain condition.

I am still uncertain whether I will attend his gathering.

Alangan pa rin ako kung pupunta ba ako sa kanyang handaan.

Refers to incomplete information or details.

Their answers to our questions were uncertain.

Alangan ang kanilang mga sagot sa aming mga tanong.

adverb

Used as an adverb to show hesitation or doubt.

I hesitate to speak in front of many people.

Alangan akong magsasalita sa harap ng maraming tao.

From the word 'langan' which means 'nature of hesitation'.

tentative

outright doubt or uncertain decision.

alanganin

hesitation

The process of doubting or hesitating about something.

pag-aalinlangan

almost not going to happen

It's unlikely for him to join, he has work tomorrow.

Alangan na man siya na sumama, may pasok pa siya bukas.

somewhat awkward or uncomfortable

What you're saying is a bit off, it feels out of place.

Alangan yung pinagsasabi mo, parang wala sa lugar.

not sure

It's uncertain if what he said is really true.

Alangan kung talagang totoo ang sinabi niya.