Lang (en. Just)

/laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

A word that emphasizes the limitation or meaning of a word or phrase.

He studied well just for the exam.

Nag-aral siya ng mabuti lang para sa pagsusulit.

Used to express that something is enough or alone.

You just need to speak the truth.

Kailangan mo lang magsalita ng totoo.

Indicates there is nothing else but one thing.

I bought just bread.

Bumili ako lang ng tinapay.

just don't

hopefully not

huwag lang

just this

this only

na lang

only

Another word that emphasizes that the scope or part of something is limited.

lamang

Because of being busy or going through a lot, there's often anxiety.

I might start overthinking again later, I thought I was just chill.

Baka mamaya lang, mag-overthink na naman ako, akala ko lang chill lang.

No care or lacking interest.

I don't want any drama anymore, just chill, I'm too stressed.

Ayoko na kasi ng mga drama, lang lang, masyado akong stressed.

Just the right state, not too happy or too sad.

He said he's just meh, doesn't want to brainstorm because he's tired.

Sabi niya, lang lang lang, ayaw makipag-brainstorm kasi kapagod siya.