Laganap (en. Widespread)
/laˈɡanap/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Wide and common; not limited to one place.
This disease is widespread throughout the country.
Ang sakit na ito ay laganap sa buong bansa.
Happening or existing among many people or places.
The widespread misinformation causes confusion.
Ang laganap na maling impormasyon ay nagdudulot ng kalituhan.
Refers to something that has a wide reach or coverage.
The widespread technology has changed our lives.
Ang laganap na teknolohiya ay nagbago ng ating buhay.
Etymology
From the root word 'lanap' which means spread or widespread.
Common Phrases and Expressions
widespread illness
An illness that exists among many people.
laganap na karamdaman
widespread news
News that quickly reaches many people.
laganap na balita
Related Words
covering
Refers to having a wide reach or coverage.
sumasaklaw
common
Ordinary or frequently occurring.
pangkaraniwan
Slang Meanings
well-known
Wow, these memes are really trending all over social media!
Grabe, laganap na laganap na ang mga meme na 'to sa social media!
widespread
The gossip about them is widespread all over the community.
Ang chismis tungkol sa kanila ay laganap na laganap na sa buong barangay.
in style
That fashion statement is really in style among the youth nowadays.
Yung fashion statement na 'yan, laganap na laganap sa mga kabataan ngayon.