Makuwalta (en. Impoverished)

/makuwal'ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack or deficiency in wealth or resources.
The impoverishment of the community causes health issues.
Ang makuwalta ng bayan ay nagiging sanhi ng mga suliranin sa kalusugan.
Condition of being materially poor.
Due to impoverishment, many families have no food.
Dahil sa makuwalta, maraming pamilya ang walang makain.

Etymology

Life, livelihood

Common Phrases and Expressions

The situation is impoverished
Indicates that a person or place is in a poor state.
Makuwalta ang kalagayan
Impoverished life
Expresses hardship in livelihood.
Makuwalta ng buhay

Related Words

pitiful
A person in a situation of poverty and deserving of pity.
kaawa-awa

Slang Meanings

resourceful
Juno is so makuwalta, no matter what task, he's so hardworking!
Sobrang makuwalta si Juno, kahit anong gawain, ang sipag niya!
cool
Wow, Liza's contribution to that event was so makuwalta!
Grabe, ang makuwalta ng ginawa ni Liza sa event na 'yun!