Lansak (en. Scatter)

/lanˈsak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A spread or scattering of things on the ground.
The scatter of toys caused a mess in the room.
Ang lansak ng mga laruan ay nagdulot ng gulo sa silid.
verb
The act of scattering or spreading out things.
Scatter these papers on the floor.
Lansakin mo na ang mga papel na ito sa sahig.
To place items in a specific area.
Arrange the items on the table.
Lansakin mo ang mga kagamitan sa lamesa.

Etymology

From the term 'lansakan' meaning to fall or to be found on the ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scatter of food
Scattering of food.
lansak ng pagkain

Related Words

mess
Things that are scattered or not arranged properly.
kalat

Slang Meanings

a tangled mess or clutter
The mess of laundry in the living room is never cleaned up!
Ang lansak ng mga labahin sa sala, kahit kailan di nalilinis!
a discussion without certainty
Today's conversation is so all over the place, it really has no basis.
Ngayon ang lansak ng usapan natin, wala talagang pinanggagalingan.
a group of people or things that are messy
Look at that mess on the street, they all just bumped into each other!
Tingnan mo yung lansak sa kalsada, nagkagulatan na sila!