Lutang (en. Floating)
/lu.tang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of floating on the surface of any liquid.
The boats are floating on the lake in the morning.
Ang mga bangka ay lutang sa lawa sa umaga.
adjective
Referring to something that seems to be left in the air or gradually losing clarity.
He has a floating feeling after a long day.
May lutang na pakiramdam siya pagkatapos ng mahabang araw.
Etymology
Known from the root 'tang' which means to float or be on the surface of liquid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
floating mind
Condition of seeming unconscious or unfocused.
lutang na isip
Related Words
to float
The act of touching down or having the state of floating.
lumutang
water
The liquid itself in which objects may float.
tubig
Slang Meanings
Out of touch with reality or seems to be lost.
He seemed out of it in class earlier, he couldn't answer the question.
Parang lutang siya kanina sa klase, hindi siya makasagot ng tanong.
Always distracted or not focused.
He's always spaced out while studying, he needs to concentrate.
Lutang siya habang nag-aaral, kailangan niyang magpakatutok.
Referring to people who act benevolent but lack knowledge.
Those who comment on things they know nothing about, just clueless.
Yung mga nagkokomento sa mga bagay na hindi nila alam, lutang lang.