Kinakalawang (en. Rusting)

/kina-ka-lawang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The occurrence or formation of rust on an object.

The metal will rust if not properly maintained.

Ang bakal ay kinakalawang kung hindi ito nalagaan nang maayos.

determiner

A state of metal or steel that has rusted.

The gardening tools are rusting because of the rain.

Ang mga gamit sa hardin ay kinakalawang dahil sa ulan.

rust of metal

Rust that refers to the common effect of reactive elements of steel in air and water.

kalawang ng bakal

rust

A complex chemical resulting from the oxidation of iron.

kalawang

like being idle, lazy

I'm getting all rusty at home, not doing anything good.

Ang kinakalawang na ako sa bahay, walang ginagawang mabuti.

not progressing or stagnant

Our business is getting rusty because of the pandemic.

Kinakalawang na ang negosyo namin dahil sa pandemia.