Bulanglang (en. Missing)

/bu.laŋ.laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that is missing or not found.

He is a missing person that we haven't seen since last year.

Siya ay isang bulanglang na hindi na natin nakikita mula noong nakaraang taon.

A situation where something is not available.

There is missing information about the project.

May bulanglang na impormasyon tungkol sa proyekto.

From the words 'bulang' (dropped) and 'lang' (ring or anything), it is a term used to emphasize people or things that are lost or restricted.

missing heart

losing hope or being hurt emotionally

bulanglang ang puso

thought

A term that reflects contemplation or pondering on something missing.

naisip

A person who is always confused or unable to decide.

Maria is such a bulanglang because she is always unsure about what she wants to do.

Si Maria bulanglang kasi lagi siyang hindi sigurado sa gusto niyang gawin.

Like a person who is wandering or a street vendor, often neglected.

Those bulanglang kids on the corner always seem to be left behind.

Yung mga bulanglang na mga bata sa kanto, parang lagi nalang naiiwan.