Gahol (en. Impaired)

/gahol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of lacking or disability.
The impairment experienced by the community requires immediate action.
Ang gahol na dinaranas ng komunidad ay nangangailangan ng agarang aksyon.
adjective
In a state of lacking or being in trouble.
Because of the bad weather, people become impaired in supplies.
Dahil sa masamang panahon, ang mga tao ay nagiging gahol sa mga supply.
Lacking in needs or conditions.
The children in the mission are always impaired in food.
Ang mga bata sa misyon ay laging gahol sa pagkain.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'gajo' meaning to be in distress or difficulty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pressed for time
under time pressure
gahol sa oras

Related Words

deficiency
The state of being lacking or having a deficit.
kakulangan
measure
The act of measuring or identifying the correct amount needed.
sukat

Slang Meanings

In a rush or short on time.
I'm in a hurry, I won't be able to do everything I need to do.
Gahol na ako sa oras, hindi ko na magagampanan ang lahat ng dapat gawin.
Lacking sufficient resources or funds.
We're short on budget so we can't buy new stuff.
Gahol kami sa budget kaya di kami makabili ng bagong gamit.
Insufficient or lacking.
The service here is lacking, they take too long to serve.
Gahol ang serbisyo dito, napakatagal nila mag-serve.