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    Kapagalan (en. Slowness)

    /ka-pa-ga-lan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The condition of being slow or not fast.
    The slowness of the visa processing caused a delay in our plans.
    Ang kapagalan ng proseso ng pagkuha ng visa ay nagdulot ng pagkaabala sa aming mga plano.
    The characteristic of objects or people moving or progressing slowly.
    The slowness of the vehicle on the road causes traffic.
    Ang kapagalan ng sasakyan sa kalsada ay nagiging sanhi ng trapiko.
    A state of delay or lack of progress.
    Due to the slowness of our system, many are left behind.
    Dahil sa kapagalan ng ating sistema, marami ang naiiwan sa likuran.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'pagan' meaning tired or delay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    due to slowness
    due to the slow nature of something or a process
    sa dahilan ng kapagalan
    slowness of time
    the feeling that time seems to pass slowly
    kapagalan ng oras

    Related Words

    to care for
    to take care of or give attention to something for its safety
    pangalagaan
    having second thoughts
    doubt or thinking twice before making a decision
    pagdadalawang isip

    Slang Meanings

    Lazy
    My sibling is always lazy. They never do anything.
    Ang kapatid ko, lagi na lang kapagal. Wala talagang ginagawa.
    Unmotivated
    Such a lazy person, they have no motivation in life.
    Kakapagal ng tao, walang gana sa buhay.
    Just relaxed
    That's just their vibe, they're relaxed about everything.
    Kapagalan lang ang peg niya, chill lang sa lahat.