Katamlayan (en. Lifeless)

ka-ta-ma-lay-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicating a lack of life or vibrancy.
The plants in the garden appear lifeless and need water.
Ang mga halaman sa hardin ay katamlayan na at nangangailangan ng tubig.
Often used to describe a person who is emotionally flat or unmotivated.
He seems lifeless during his times of trouble.
Siya ay tila katamlayan sa mga oras ng kanyang problema.

Etymology

From the root word 'katamlay' meaning losing vibrancy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lifeless weeds
Weeds that appear to have no life or vibrancy.
katamlayan ng mga damo
lifeless nature
Condition of nature that is no longer vibrant.
katamlayan ng kalikasan

Related Words

lifeless
Means losing vibrancy or life.
katamlay
without energy
A person or thing that lacks energy.
walang sigla

Slang Meanings

Lazy or lacking enthusiasm in life.
Wow, I’m so lazy today, I don’t want to move.
Grabe, ang katamlayan ko today, ayaw kong gumalaw.
Super lazy.
I already prepared everything, but here he is, still lazy.
Nakapaghanda na ako pero heto, katamlayan pa rin siya.
Falling mood.
Because of my laziness, I have no desire to talk.
Dahil sa katamlayan, wala akong gana makipag-usap.