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    Alanganin (en. Ambiguous)

    /alaˈŋanin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Indicates uncertainty or an undefined state.
    His decision about the project is uncertain.
    Alanganin ang kanyang desisyon sa proyekto.
    Having a middle or moderate level.
    His performance was uncertain — not very good, but not bad either.
    Ang kanyang pagganap ay alanganin, hindi masyadong mahusay ngunit hindi rin masama.
    Unclear or open to different interpretations.
    His statement was ambiguous, which confused many people.
    Alanganin ang pahayag niya, kaya't maraming tao ang nalito.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'langan' meaning 'uncertain' or 'moderate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the situation is uncertain
    the situation is unclear or difficult to choose.
    alanganin ang sitwasyon

    Related Words

    root word
    a root word meaning in between or uncertain.
    langan

    Slang Meanings

    dilemma or unable to decide
    I'm in a dilemma about what course to take in college.
    Nasa alanganin ako kung anong course ang kukunin ko sa college.
    uncertain or ambiguous
    Your answer is ambiguous, it's like you don't really want to answer.
    Ang sagot mo alanganin, parang ayaw mo talagang sagutin.
    strange or weird
    That situation earlier was really weird.
    Yung sitwasyon kanina, medyo alanganin talaga.