Impotente (en. Impotent)
im-po-ten-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Lack of ability or power.
He is impotent in his decisions due to lack of confidence.
Siya ay impotente sa kanyang mga desisyon dahil sa kawalan ng tiwala.
Inability to engage in sexual intercourse due to physical condition.
His impotence caused issues in their relationship.
Ang kanyang pagiging impotente ay nagdulot ng problema sa kanilang relasyon.
Loss of strength or power in a situation.
In times when he is impotent, there is always someone ready to help.
Sa mga pagkakataon na siya'y impotente, palaging may ibang tao na handang tumulong.
Etymology
derived from the Latin word 'impotens', meaning powerless.
Common Phrases and Expressions
impotent in life
The feeling of having no control or power in life.
impo-tente sa buhay
Related Words
suffering
State of being incapable or having difficulties in a situation.
paghihirap
Slang Meanings
without power or ability
You can't do anything about the situation, you're just like impotent.
Wala kang magagawa sa sitwasyon, parang impotente ka na lang.
a person who feels weak
No matter what fight, he feels impotent because of too much fear.
Kahit anong laban, parang impotente siya sa sobrang takot.
useless
He says so much, but honestly, he's just impotent.
Ang dami niyang sinasabi pero sa totoo lang, impotente lang siya.