Kalatugin (en. To scatter)
/ka.la.tu.gin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of scattering or throwing things in different directions.
Scatter the leaves in the yard to make it clean.
Kalatugin ang mga dahon sa bakuran upang maging malinis ito.
The act of doing something that caused a mess.
He scattered the toys on the floor and some of them fell.
Kalatugin niya ang mga laruan sa sahig at nahulog ang ilan sa kanila.
A way to express ideas or opinions presented in different pieces or parts.
He scattered his ideas in the speech without overwhelming.
Kalatugin niya ang kanyang mga ideya sa talumpati na hindi nag-uumapaw.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kalat' meaning to scatter, and '-in' a suffix indicating action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Scatter the things
Scattering things around.
Kalatugin mo ang mga bagay
Don't scatter the toys
Reminding not to leave toys scattered.
Huwag kalatugin ang mga laruan
Related Words
mess
A condition of having things in disarray.
kalat
to organize
The action of organizing clutter or things.
mag-ayos
Slang Meanings
A mix of mess and disorder.
His room is really kalatugin, you can't even tell where his stuff is.
Ang kwarto niya, kalatugin na talaga, hindi mo na malaman kung saan andun ang mga gamit niya.
Very messy or disorganized.
The documents on the table are kalatugin, they really need to organize that.
Kalatugin ang mga dokumento sa mesa, kailangan na nilang ayusin yan.
Messy as if one doesn't care.
Why are your things so kalatugin? It's like you don't take care of them anymore.
Bakit ganyan kalatugin ang mga gamit mo? Parang hindi mo na inaalagaan.