Magkulang (en. To lack)

/maɡˈkulang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or activity that shows a lack or insufficient thing.

He lacks the knowledge he should have learned in his class.

Kulang ang kanyang natutunan sa kanyang klase.

Insufficiency in something that is expected or needed.

He lacked the budget for the project.

Nagkulang siya sa kanyang budget para sa proyekto.

The state of not having enough things.

Lacking time became a hindrance to his plans.

Ang magkulang ng oras ay naging hadlang sa kanyang mga plano.

The word 'kulang' comes from the root word 'kulang' meaning insufficient or incomplete, and 'mag-' is a prefix that forms a verb indicating action.

to lack time

There is not enough time to finish a task.

magkulang sa oras

to lack assistance

Insufficient help needed for a task.

magkulang ng tulong

insufficient

Means not enough or incomplete.

kulang

adequacy

The state of having enough items or resources.

kasapatan

to lie or not tell the truth

Why will you still lie, when we all know the truth?

Bakit ka pa magkukulang, eh alam naman natin ang totoo?

to feel at ease in a relationship or situation

The pressure is high, but just go on being comfortable.

Ang taas ng presyon, pero tuloy lang sa pagkukulangan.