Kulangin (en. To make less)
ku-lan-gin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something that is lacking or has been decreased.
Let's reduce your requirements before the deadline.
Kulangin natin ang iyong mga kinakailangan bago ang deadline.
To make something incomplete or insufficient.
Your preparation for the exam is lacking.
Kulangin ang iyong paghahanda para sa pagsusulit.
To decrease the amount or value of something.
You should lessen the sugar in your mix.
Kulangin mo ang asukal sa iyong timpla.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'kulang'
Common Phrases and Expressions
reduce the time
To lessen the time allocated.
kulangin ang oras
reduce the items
To lessen the items that are planned to be brought.
kulangin ang mga gamit
Related Words
lacking
A condition where something is not enough or incomplete.
kulang
Slang Meanings
very insufficient
I don't know, it's like I'm very insufficient from all the sleepless nights on this project.
Ewan ko ba, parang kulang na kulang na yung puyat ko sa project na 'to.
lacking information
Bro, you're lacking information, you should do your research first before you comment.
Bro, kulang ka sa impormasyon, dapat mag-research ka muna bago ka mag-comment.
lack of beauty
You thought you were so beautiful, but you're lacking in beauty!
Akala mo ang ganda-ganda mo, pero kulang ka sa ganda!