Lawalawa (en. Bewilderment)

/la-wa-la-wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of confusion or misunderstanding.
His explanations caused bewilderment among the listeners.
Ang kanyang mga paliwanag ay nagdulot ng lawalawa sa mga tagapakinig.
Awareness of being lost in a situation.
The bewilderment he felt began to occupy his mind.
Ang lawalawa na kanyang naramdaman ay nagsimula nang makuha ang kanyang isip.
Feeling of uncertainty about what to do.
In the midst of bewilderment, he decided to ask for help.
Sa gitna ng lawalawa, nagdesisyon siyang humingi ng tulong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

filled with bewilderment
The state of extreme confusion.
napuno ng lawalawa

Related Words

lost
Happened to experience confusion or lack of knowledge in the correct direction.
naligaw

Slang Meanings

Super happy or angry.
I was waiting, and then out of nowhere, he got all lawalawa!
Naghihintay na ako, tapos biglang nag-lawalawa siya!
Laughing or delighted.
He’s so lawalawa at my jokes!
Ang lawalawa niya sa mga jokes ko!
Overly expressive or showy.
At the party, everyone was so lawalawa in their outfits.
Sa party, ang lawalawa ng mga tao sa mga outfits nila.