Malabnaw (en. Vague)

/ma.lab.naw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Lacking clarity or appropriateness.
His explanation is vague, so I did not understand.
Ang kanyang paliwanag ay malabnaw, kaya't hindi ko naintindihan.
Uncertain or unclear.
He gave a vague answer to the question.
Nagbigay siya ng malabnaw na sagot sa tanong.
Not well expressed or understood.
The message is vague and caused a lot of confusion.
Ang mensahe ay malabnaw at nagdulot ng maraming pagkalito.

Etymology

Recognized as a Tagalog word used to describe a lack of clarity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vague idea
An idea that is not clear or lacks a definite form.
malabnaw na ideya

Related Words

unclear
Similar to vague, it refers to a lack of clarity.
malabo

Slang Meanings

watery rice
The rice you cooked is a bit watery, not filling.
Yung kanin na luto mo parang malabnaw, di nakakabusog.
not clear
What you said earlier was unclear, so I didn't understand.
Malabnaw yung sinabi mo kanina, kaya hindi ko naintindihan.
empty talk
Your presentation was so empty, just full of hot air.
Sobrang malabnaw na talk yung ginawa mo, puro hangin lang.