Kapongtorete (en. Deferment)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for the state of delay of something or a situation.
His deferment caused concern among the teachers.
Ang kanyang kapongtorete ay nagdulot ng pagka-bahala sa mga guro.
Delay in processing documents or transactions.
The deferment caused confusion in the registration system.
Naging sanhi ng kapongtorete ang kalituhan sa sistema ng pagpaparehistro.
The shifting of a deadline for an end or obligation.
The deferment of his exams allowed him more thorough preparation.
Ang kapongtorete ng kanyang mga exam ay nagbigay daan sa kanyang mas masusing paghahanda.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Deferment of payments
Delay in fulfilling financial obligations.
Kapongtorete ng mga bayarin

Related Words

delay
A situation of delay or lack of a set time.
antala

Slang Meanings

Intense or strong anger.
I'm really kapongtorete at him because he didn't keep his promise.
Kapongtorete na ako sa kanya kasi hindi niya natupad ang usapan namin.
Extreme annoyance or irritation.
I'm totally kapongtorete with the traffic these days.
Kapongtorete na ako sa traffic nitong mga araw na 'to.
Very frustrated with a situation.
I'm so kapongtorete with people who have no respect!
Kapongtorete na ako sa mga taong walang respeto!