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    Kulani (en. Lack)

    /kuˈlani/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of insufficiency or lack of something.
    The lack of food causes malnutrition.
    Ang kulani sa pagkain ay nagdudulot ng malnutrisyon.
    Usage in carrying insufficient resources or materials.
    He has a lack of equipment, so he can't participate in the project.
    May kulani sa kanyang mga kagamitan kaya't hindi siya makasali sa proyekto.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kulang' which means insufficient.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lack of sleep
    Insufficient amount of sleep obtained.
    kulang sa tulog
    lack of knowledge
    Insufficient familiarity with a subject.
    kulang sa kaalaman

    Related Words

    lack
    A term describing insufficient amount or quality.
    kulang
    deficiency
    State of insufficiency, can be physical or abstract.
    kakulangan

    Slang Meanings

    neighbor or close person
    There, our kulani Marco, he's always around the corner.
    Ayun, kulani namin si Marco, lagi siyang nandiyan sa tabi-tabi.
    sibling or friend
    It's already noon, let's go, kulani, let's eat!
    Tanghali na, tara na, kulani, kain tayo!
    someone you've known for a long time
    We've been kulani for a long time, you don't need to introduce me.
    Matagal na tayong kulani, hindi mo na ako kailangan ipakilala.