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    Mabakante (en. Vacant)

    /ma-ba-kan-te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Empty or unoccupied.
    The room is vacant and ready for use.
    Ang silid ay mabakante at handa nang gamitin.
    Lacking people or newly available in a job position.
    There are many vacant positions in the company.
    Maraming mabakanteng posisyon sa kumpanya.

    Etymology

    from the words 'baka' and 'kati', meaning empty or devoid of occupants.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vacant house
    A house without residents.
    mabakanteng bahay
    vacant office
    An office that is unoccupied.
    mabakanteng opisina

    Related Words

    vacant
    The state of being unoccupied or empty.
    bakante
    free
    Unoccupied or available for use; anyone can use it.
    libre

    Slang Meanings

    Lazy or doing nothing.
    What are you doing? You seem just so lazy here!
    Ano bang ginagawa mo? Parang mabakante ka lang dito!
    Only thinking about fun.
    Who’s that Mike? Seems to always be lazy around the hangouts!
    Sino ba 'yang si Mike? Parang laging mabakante sa mga gimmick!
    No commitment or serious plans.
    He doesn't want a serious relationship; he just wants to be lazy.
    Ayaw niya ng serious relationship, gusto lang niyang mabakante.