Dinagkukulang (en. Lacking)

/dinaɡkuˈkuːlanɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that means insufficient or lacking adequate things.
What he is going through is lacking support from his family.
Ang kanyang mga pinagdaraanan ay dinagkukulang sa suporta mula sa kanyang pamilya.
Indicates the absence of sufficient amount or number.
The food at the feast is lacking for the guests.
Ang mga pagkain sa handaan ay dinagkukulang para sa mga bisita.
Expresses a deficiency or mismatch with expectations.
The school supplies are lacking the proper size.
Ang mga kasangkapan sa paaralan ay dinagkukulang sa tamang sukat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the services are lacking
The services are insufficient or do not meet the needs.
dinagkukulang ang mga serbisyo

Related Words

lacking
A verb that means not enough or incomplete.
kulang
deficiency
A noun that refers to the state of being lacking.
kakulangan

Slang Meanings

always lacking
He said so much, but he still seems to be lacking.
Sobrang dami ng sinabi niya, pero parang dinagkukulang pa rin siya.
no satisfaction
I asked if she was okay, but her answer was still lacking.
Tinanong ko kung okay lang siya, pero ang sagot niya, dinagkukulang pa.
not enough
Your effort is lacking in results.
Yung effort mo, dinagkukulang sa resulta.