Ausensiya (en. Absence)
aw-sen-siya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Non-attendance or non-presence in a place.
His absence from class resulted in his low grade.
Ang kanyang ausensiya sa klase ay nagdulot ng kanyang mababang marka.
Lack or absence of something or someone.
The absence of water in the area caused a crisis.
Ang ausensiya ng tubig sa lugar ay nagdulot ng krisis.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'ausencia'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
his/her absence
the state of a person not being present in a place.
ang kanyang ausensiya
Related Words
arrive
The opposite of absence, meaning to come to a place.
dumating
Slang Meanings
embarrassment
Wait, don't act like that, you might just embarrass yourself.
Teka, huwag kang mag-ausensiya, baka mapahiya ka lang.
pitiful
His absence is really pitiful; the situation is so awkward.
Ang ausensiya niya ay talagang kawawa; napaka awkward ng sitwasyon.