Kawalanglakas (en. Powerlessness)
ka-walang-la-kas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack of strength or power.
He felt powerlessness after the intense trial.
Nakaramdam siya ng kawalanglakas matapos ang matinding pagsubok.
State of being unable to act or perform something.
The powerlessness in his body hindered his journey.
Ang kawalanglakas sa kanyang katawan ay naging hadlang sa kanyang paglalakbay.
Having less risk or threat when there is no strength.
Powerlessness causes fear and doubt.
Ang kawalanglakas ay nagdudulot ng takot at pag-aalinlangan.
Etymology
from the words 'none' and 'strength'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I can't do anything.
Wala akong magagawa.
wala akong magagawa
I can't fight it.
Hindi ko kayang laban.
hindi ko kayang laban
Related Words
scarcity
Lack or insufficient condition.
kakapusan
weakness
State of being weak or powerless.
panghihina
Slang Meanings
No energy or motivation
Wow, I'm totally lacking energy today, I don't want to go to work.
Grabe, sobrang kawalanglakas ko ngayon, ayoko nang pumasok sa trabaho.
Feeling down or depressed
I've been feeling down ever since I lost my pet dog.
Naging kawalanglakas ako simula nang nawala yung alaga kong aso.
Super tired
I'm so drained, I just want to sleep all day.
Ang kawalanglakas ko, parang gusto ko na lang matulog buong araw.