Demalas (en. Lazy)
/dɛmɑlɑs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that lacks activity or effort.
Juan is lazy in his chores at home.
Demalas si Juan sa kanyang mga gawain sa bahay.
Shows a lack of interest or enthusiasm in any task.
His lazy attitude causes problems with his studies.
Ang kanyang demalas na pag-uugali ay nagdudulot ng problema sa kanyang pag-aaral.
A word describing the state of avoiding responsibilities.
The students became lazy with their projects.
Naging demalas ang mga estudyante sa kanilang mga proyekto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lazy to study
the insufficient effort or desire to study.
demalas mag-aral
lazy at work
lack of enthusiasm in working or doing tasks.
demalas sa trabaho
Related Words
laziness
A state of being lazy or lethargic.
katamaran
diligent
Refers to the opposite of lazy; industrious and hardworking.
masipag
Slang Meanings
Lazy
His laziness at school, just sleeping all the time.
Ang demalas niya sa school, puro tulog lang.
Unmotivated
He seems lazy today, he has no motivation for work.
Parang demalas siya ngayon, wala siyang gana sa trabaho.
Absent-minded
Because of his laziness, he didn't make it to class.
Dahil sa demalas niya, hindi na siya nakapasok sa klase.