Bolatil (en. Volatile)

bo-la-til

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to substances or elements that easily change state from liquid to gas.
Volatile chemicals should be stored in a cool and proper place.
Ang bolatil na mga kemikal ay dapat itago sa malamig at maayos na lugar.
Indicates the unstable nature of a thing or situation.
The stock market is considered volatile due to fast price changes.
Ang merkado ng stocks ay itinuturing na bolatil dahil sa mabilis na pagbabago ng presyo.

Etymology

From the English word 'volatile'

Common Phrases and Expressions

volatile market
a market that easily changes in value or price
bolatil na merkado

Related Words

environment
The environment can be volatile during extreme weather.
kapaligiran
risk
A volatile situation poses significant risk to investors.
panganib

Slang Meanings

stingy or too frugal
He doesn't want to spend money, he's bolatil.
Ayaw niyang gumastos ng pera, bolatil kasi siya.
not generous
Jake is always bolatil when it comes to food, that's why his friends don't want to eat with him anymore.
Laging bolatil si Jake pagdating sa pagkain, kaya ayaw na ng mga kaibigan niya na kumain kasama siya.
talking about the lack of money
Who's being bolatil here, forgot the wallet.
Sino bang bolatil diyan, nakalimutan ang wallet.