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    Kulangan (en. Deficiency)

    /kuˈlaŋan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    State of being insufficient or lacking.
    The deficiency of resources causes problems in the community.
    Ang kulangan ng mga mapagkukunan ay nagdudulot ng problema sa komunidad.
    Shortage of something that is needed.
    There is a deficiency in school supplies.
    May kulangan sa mga kagamitan para sa paaralan.
    adjective
    Referring to lack or shortage of something.
    The deficient information becomes a hindrance to the project.
    Ang kulangang impormasyon ay nagiging hadlang sa proyekto.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lack of knowledge
    Insufficiency in information or knowledge.
    kulangan sa kaalaman
    lack of time
    Insufficient time to complete a task.
    kulangan sa oras

    Related Words

    lacking
    The state of being incomplete or insufficient.
    kulang
    measure
    A method to gauge deficiency or lack.
    sukatan

    Slang Meanings

    lacking in brains
    Juan seems to be lacking in brains; he's failed the exam several times.
    Parang kulang na kulang si Juan sa utak, ilang beses na siyang nabagsak sa exam.
    lacking love
    Lisa is so clingy, she seems to be lacking love.
    Sobrang clingy ni Lisa, mukhang kulang siya sa pagmamahal.
    needing attention
    Why is Mark acting like that? He seems to need attention at home.
    Bakit ganyan si Mark? Mukhang kulang siya sa pansin sa bahay.
    sleep-deprived
    Anna is so irritable; she's definitely sleep-deprived.
    Ang init ng ulo ni Anna, siguradong kulang siya sa tulog.