Kulang (en. Lacking)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create a deficit or shortage.
We will lack supplies for the project.
Kulangin natin ang mga supplies para sa proyekto.
adjective
Not sufficient or incomplete in quantity or number.
The number of guests for the occasion is lacking.
Kulangan ang bilang ng mga bisita para sa okasyon.
Needs to be added to or filled.
His knowledge is lacking in these subjects.
Ang kanyang kaalaman ay kulang sa mga paksang ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lacking in time
Not enough time.
kulang sa oras
lacking in funds
Not enough funds or budget allocated.
kulang sa pondo

Related Words

lack
A state of being deficient or insufficient.
kakulangan

Slang Meanings

still lacking, not enough
Our budget for this project is still lacking.
Kulang pa yung budget natin sa project na ito.
left hanging
I feel left hanging after watching that movie, there are so many questions!
Parang bitin ako sa pinanood kong movie, ang daming tanong!
not complete
It's lacking because we don't have enough ingredients, so we don't have much to cook.
Kulang kasi yung ingredients, kaya wala tayong masyadong lutong ulam.