Bantulot (en. Sluggish)
/ban-tu-lot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being slow or inactive.
Due to the sluggishness of his body, he couldn't run fast.
Dahil sa bantulot ng kanyang katawan, hindi siya makatakbo ng mabilis.
A feeling of not having the right vigor or energy.
That sluggishness caused him to fail in his last attempt.
Ang bantulot na iyon ay nagdulot ng pagkabigo sa kanyang nakaraang pagsubok.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'bantol' which means to possess a state of being slow or sluggish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sluggish in thought
Lack of vigor or clear thinking.
bantulot sa isip
Related Words
bantol
The root of the word 'bantulot' describing slowness.
bantol
bantulotin
An adjective describing something that may cause sluggishness.
bantulotin
Slang Meanings
Without direction or unsure.
It seems like our plans for the trip are very uncertain.
Parang bantulot na bantulot ang mga plano natin para sa biyahe.
Lazy or lacking enthusiasm.
He’s slowing down at work; he seems really lazy today.
Bumabagal siya sa trabaho, mukhang bantulot siya ngayon.
Hesitant or uncertain.
He is hesitant to admit his feelings.
Bantulot siya sa pag-amin ng kanyang nararamdaman.