Luwatan (en. Delay)
/luˈwatan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being late or the delay in the timing of an event.
The delay in his arrival caused concern among everyone.
Ang luwatan ng kanyang pagdating ay nagdulot ng alalahanin sa lahat.
An occasion that did not proceed or an event that did not take place.
There was a delay in holding their wedding due to bad weather.
Nagkaruon ng luwatan sa pagdaraos ng kanilang kasal dahil sa masamang panahon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There's a delay
Means there is a delay in something.
May luwatan
Related Words
to delay
A verb that means to cause a delay.
mangantala
Slang Meanings
Oh my God, so much fun!
Wow, it’s luwatan again! The party was so much fun earlier!
Grabe, luwatan na naman! Ang saya ng party kanina!
Easygoing, not caring about anything.
She’s so luwatan that she doesn’t care about the gossip.
Siya, luwatan na luwatan, kaya wala siyang pakialam sa mga chismis.