Makalanta (en. To be disheveled)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Having an unkempt appearance.
After the storm, Maria's clothes were disheveled.
Matapos ang bagyo, ang mga damit ni Maria ay makalanta.
The state of being messy or untidy.
She noticed her hair was messy after playing outside.
Nakita niyang makalanta ang kanyang buhok matapos maglaro sa labas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

looks disheveled
has a messy or untidy appearance
mukhang makalanta

Related Words

misfortune
The state of experiencing unfortunate events.
kamalasan

Slang Meanings

Falling down or losing
My business fell down again, everything seems to have become makalanta.
Bumagsak na naman ang negosyo ko, parang naging makalanta na lahat.
Lack of interest or hopelessness
He's gone makalanta, no matter what I do, he doesn't want to talk.
Nag-makalanta na siya, kahit anong gawin ko, ayaw na niyang makipag-usap.