Kalabuan (en. Muddle)

ka-la-bu-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being messy or disorganized.
His mind was filled with muddle after the complicated conversation.
Ang kanyang isipan ay punung-puno ng kalabuan matapos ng masalimuot na usapan.
Confusion or mixing of ideas or things.
Due to the muddle of information, he didn't know what decision to make.
Dahil sa kalabuan ng impormasyon, hindi niya alam kung anong desisyon ang dapat gawin.
Lack of clarity in matters or situations.
The muddle in the terms caused misunderstanding.
Ang kalabuan sa mga tuntunin ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in confusion
in a state of confusion or misunderstanding
nasa kalabuan

Related Words

mix-up
A situation where many things are mixed together.
labu-labo
mess
A state of disorder or disturbance.
gulo

Slang Meanings

Finding an excuse to avoid a situation.
My friend's kalabuan is always having another reason why he can't join.
Ang kalabuan ng kaibigan ko ay lagi na lang siyang may ibang dahilan kung bakit hindi siya makakasama.
Sorting out a situation that is a major hassle.
Wow, there were so many kalabuan in our meeting earlier!
Grabe, ang daming kalabuan sa meeting natin kanina!