Makalawangan (en. Spacious)
/makalawangan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Wide or having a lot of space.
Their house is spacious, making it easy to decorate.
Ang kanilang bahay ay makalawangan kaya madali itong i-dekorasyon.
Able to provide enough space for people or things.
This room is spacious for guests.
Makalawangan ang silid na ito para sa mga bisita.
Representing openness or not too cramped.
The spacious area provided for a more comfortable experience.
Ang makalawangan na lugar ay nagbigay-daan para sa mas maginhawang karanasan.
Etymology
from the root word 'lawang' meaning 'broad space' or 'vastness'
Common Phrases and Expressions
spacious home
A home with enough space.
makalawangan na tahanan
spacious room
A room that is not cramped.
makalawangan na silid
Related Words
expanse
Refers to a vast space.
lawang
looseness
Similar concept of space and spaciousness.
luwag
Slang Meanings
like being bored or having no motivation to do anything
Everyone is having fun, but I'm just feeling bored here.
Ang saya-saya ng lahat, pero ako'y makalawangan lang dito.
feeling that there's no entertainment or engaging thing to do
I was surfing the internet, but I'm still feeling bored.
Naka-surf ako sa internet, pero makalawangan pa rin.