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.