Kalansing (en. Remnant)

/kaˈlan.sing/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Kalansing refers to what is left or remaining from something that is lost or has become part of another context.
The remnants of the food are thrown in the trash.
Ang kalansing ng pagkain ay itinatapon sa basurahan.
A part or thing that remains from the original form or state.
The remnants of the old building show its history.
Ang kalansing ng lumang gusali ay nagpapakita ng kanyang kasaysayan.

Etymology

From the word 'kalansay', meaning 'part that is not part' or 'that which is gone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sound of the wind
Sound caused by wind flowing through spaces.
kalansing ng hangin

Related Words

skeletal structure
This refers to the remaining part of something that is no longer present.
kalansay

Slang Meanings

Squad or group of people who love to chat in a fun and fast way.
Join the kalansing of the friends later, it’s going to be so much fun there!
Sama ka na sa kalansing ng mga kabarkada mamaya, sobrang saya diyan!
People or voices talking in a way that sounds like they are singing.
I can hear nothing but kalansing from behind, it sounds like there's karaoke there!
Puro kalansing ang naririnig ko sa likod, parang may karaoke diyan!
A conversation like no other, almost endless chatting.
Yesterday, I felt like our kalansing wasn't enough, it went on until morning!
Kahapon, nakulangan ako sa kalansing namin, tuloy-tuloy hanggang umaga!