Kawalanglaman (en. Emptiness)

/kawalanglaman/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition or state of being empty or without content.
The emptiness of his mind caused confusion for him.
Ang kawalanglaman ng kanyang isip ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa kanya.
Description of something that lacks substance or value.
The emptiness of his promises led to his lack of trust.
Ang kawalanglaman ng kanyang mga pangako ay naging sanhi ng kanyang kawalan ng tiwala.
Feeling of lack that causes sadness or disappointment.
Sometimes, the emptiness of her heart seems to linger.
Kung minsan, ang kawalanglaman ng kanyang puso ay tila nagtatagal.

Etymology

Nature of Tagalog combining 'wala' (absence) and 'laman' (content).

Common Phrases and Expressions

complex emptiness
Emptiness accompanied by emotion or complication.
masalimuot na kawalanglaman
emptiness in life
Feeling of lack or meaninglessness in oneself.
kawalanglaman sa buhay

Related Words

sadness
A feeling of sorrow or hopelessness related to emptiness.
kalungkutan
full
The opposite of emptiness, meaning having content or fullness.
puno

Slang Meanings

Useless or meaningless.
His orders are just nonsense, we don't need that.
Puro kawalanglaman lang yung utos niya, hindi naman kailangan yan.
Losing significance.
Your actions seem pointless if it's just going to be like this.
Parang kawalanglaman na lang yung pinaggagawa mo kung ganito rin lang.
Empty or lacking content.
His report is just empty, there are no new ideas.
Yung report niya puro kawalanglaman, wala namang bagong ideya.