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    Antala (en. Delay)

    /anˈtala/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An event when something does not happen at the expected time.
    Due to the bus delay, I was late for my class.
    Dahil sa antala ng bus, ako ay na-late sa aking klase.
    The delay caused by unforeseen circumstances or reasons.
    The delay in their project was caused by bad weather.
    Ang antala sa kanilang proyekto ay sanhi ng masamang panahon.
    Delay of a procession or ceremony.
    There was a delay in the wedding due to the arrival of guests.
    May antala sa kasal dahil sa pagdating ng mga bisita.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'tala' meaning 'character' or 'quality' in Malay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is a delay
    means there is a delay in an event.
    may antala
    delay in time
    means a delay in the set time.
    antala sa oras

    Related Words

    to delay
    a verb meaning to cause a delay in something.
    maantala
    train delay
    a specific event related to passenger trains.
    antala ng tren

    Slang Meanings

    Simultaneous acting or taking of a video
    Why do we always have delays during shoots?
    Bakit lagi na lang tayong may antala sa mga shoots?
    Delay or tardiness
    His delay in arriving is irritating!
    Ang antala ng kanyang pagdating ay nakakainis!
    Long wait
    The delay in the process is so frustrating.
    Ang antala ng proseso ay sobrang nakakabuwisit.