Laon (en. Old)
/ˈlaon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing that is difficult to straighten out due to the accumulation of time or interaction.
The aging of our house has brought many memories from our ancestors.
Ang laon ng aming bahay ay nagdala ng maraming alaala mula sa aming mga ninuno.
A person who is old in age or rich in experience.
Mr. Alonzo is an elderly man full of wisdom and knowledge.
Si Ginoong Alonzo ay isang laon na puno ng talino at karunungan.
Expressing a characteristic of having little new information or knowledge.
His perspective is outdated in contemporary ideas.
Ang kanyang pananaw ay laon na sa mga kontemporaryong ideya.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'laon' meaning 'old' or 'aged'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
old memories
memories that are difficult to forget due to the length of time.
laon na alaala
ancient wisdom
knowledge that comes from past experiences.
laon na karunungan
Related Words
of age
A term referring to being old or aging.
nasa edad
old age
The state of being old or in the latter part of life.
katandaan
Slang Meanings
old school
Your style of clothing is old school, but still cool!
Yung style ng damit mo, laon pero swabe pa rin!
vintage or classic
Your car is so vintage, it still looks brand new!
Sobrang laon ng sasakyan mo, parang bago pa rin ang dating!
outdated
Bro, your gadgets are outdated, you need an upgrade.
Bro, laon na yung mga gadget na gamit mo, kailangan mo na ng upgrade.
nostalgic
Those old songs you're playing are so nostalgic.
Nakaka-laon yung mga old songs na pinapatugtog mo.