Bulalato (en. Sluggishness)

boo-lah-lah-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being soft or sluggish.
Sluggishness is often experienced after prolonged fatigue.
Ang mga bulalato ay madalas na nararanasan pagkatapos ng matagal na pagod.
Condition where a person seems lethargic or lazy.
His sluggishness became a hindrance to his projects.
Ang kanyang bulalato ay naging hadlang sa kanyang mga proyekto.
Description of a state of the body that lacks energy.
The sluggishness causes disturbances in her daily life.
Ang bulalato ay nagdudulot ng pabagabag sa kanyang pang-araw-araw na buhay.

Etymology

From the word 'bula' meaning swell or grow, and 'lato' meaning seemingly slept or dropped.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sluggishness in the morning
The feeling of tiredness and lack of energy in the morning.
Bulalato sa umaga

Related Words

fatigue
Condition of extreme tiredness or body breakdown.
pagkapagod
lazy
Lack of interest in doing work or activities.
tamad

Slang Meanings

getting drunk
Where are you off to again? You're going to get drunk again, right?
Saan ka na naman pupunta? Bulalato ka na naman, 'di ba?
super fun
We're having so much fun, it's like we're just getting drunk here!
Ang saya saya, parang bulalato lang kami dito!
eating a lot at a celebration
Come on, let's get drunk at that party! There's plenty of food!
Tara, sa party d’yan, bulalato tayo! Maraming pagkain!