Lambat (en. Slow)

lam-bat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Slow in movement or action; not fast.
The speed of the vehicle is slow due to heavy traffic.
Ang takbo ng sasakyan ay lambat dahil sa mabigat na trapiko.
Happening in a slow manner.
The progress of the project is slow due to lack of funds.
Ang pag-usad ng proyekto ay lambat dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo.
Not reaching the expected time or deadline.
We have to wait because he is late in arriving.
Kailangan nating maghintay dahil siyang lambat sa kanyang pagdating.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

late on time
not adhering to the scheduled time or duration
lambat sa oras
slow to think
slow in decision-making or generating ideas
lambat mag-isip

Related Words

to be slow
Possessing the characteristic of being slow.
lambatin

Slang Meanings

lazy or sulking
My two classmates are so lambat, it's like they don't want to study anymore.
Ang lambat ng dalawang classmate ko, parang ayaw na talagang mag-aral.
feeling weak or unmotivated
I'm just so lambat with my vibes today, I don't feel like doing anything at all.
Sobrang lambat na ng vibes ko ngayon, ayaw ko talagang kumilos.
doubtful or hesitant
No matter how much you call him, he's still lambat with his decision.
Kahit anong tawag mo, lambat pa rin siya sa desisyon.