Ilat (en. Error)

/ˈilat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An error or omission that often results in incorrect information or answer.
There was an error in my report so it needs to be corrected before submission.
Nagkaroon ng ilat sa aking report kaya kailangang ituwid ito bago ang pagsusumite.
An unintentional action that causes misunderstanding.
The error in their conversation caused a misunderstanding.
Ang ilat sa kanilang pag-usap ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Etymology

Dictionary: From the word 'ilaw' in Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is an error
there is a mistake or issue
may ilat

Related Words

wrong
Indicates something that is not correct.
mali
mistake
An action that is incorrect or wrong.
pagkakamali

Slang Meanings

to hide or avoid
I need to ilat this to the boss so I won't be involved in what's happening.
Kailangan kong ilat to kay boss para wala akong kinalaman sa nangyari.
to neglect
You shouldn't ilat your responsibilities.
Dapat kang hindi ilat sa mga responsibilidad mo.
to escape
He ilat from the conversation because he wasn't ready.
Nag-ilat siya sa usapan kasi di siya ready.