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    Magbantulot (en. To hesitate)

    /maɡ.ban.tu.lot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of avoiding or hesitating to do something.
    He hesitated in his decision to continue his studies.
    Nagbantulot siya sa kanyang desisyon kung itutuloy ang kanyang pag-aaral.
    The presence of doubt in performing a task.
    His hesitation to speak in front of the crowd was evident.
    Ang kanyang pagbabantulot na magsalita sa harap ng madla ay halata.
    The prolonging of an action due to hesitation.
    His hesitation led to a missed opportunity.
    Ang pagbabantulot niya ay nagdulot ng pagkawala ng pagkakataon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hesitated in judgment
    having second thoughts in judging or assessing
    nagbantulot sa paghuhusga
    do not hesitate
    do not waver in making a decision
    huwag magbantulot

    Related Words

    hesitation
    The state of doubt or uncertainty.
    bantulot

    Slang Meanings

    to sulk or complain
    Why do you keep talking, it's like you're always pouting!
    Bakit kasi ang dami mong sinasabi, parang lagi kang nagmamaktol!
    to become grumpy or irritated
    There she goes sulking again, we can't talk to her properly.
    Ayan, nagbantulot na naman siya, di na natin makausap ng maayos.
    to pretend not to be interested
    Don't sulk, come on, it's fun here!
    Wag ka na magbantulot, halika na, masaya dito!