Linugaw (en. Lost)

li-nu-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being or way of existing where a person is lost or cannot be found.
The child is in a lost state after getting lost in the park.
Ang bata ay nasa linugaw matapos siyang mawala sa parke.
Condition of being unaware of one's location or direction.
I'm looking for a way back because I am lost.
Naghahanap ako ng paraan para makabalik dahil ako ay nasa linugaw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a lost state
lost or cannot be found
nasa linugaw

Related Words

clear loss
Being clear or not having difficulty identifying direction.
linugaw-linaw

Slang Meanings

In a state of sadness or distraction, often due to emotions.
My friends are feeling linugaw right now because of a breakup.
Ang linugaw ng mga kaibigan ko ngayon dahil sa breakup.
Without direction in life, confused about decisions.
He seems to be linugaw about his plans for the future.
Parang linugaw na siya sa mga plano niya sa hinaharap.
Doing things haphazardly or in a disorganized manner, like a lost soul.
Her ex was linugaw, not really focused at all.
Ang linugaw ng dating niya, wala sa focus masyado.