Naawasang (en. Diminished)

/na.aˈwas.aŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means reduced or lacking.
His strength was diminished due to excessive fatigue.
Ang kanyang lakas ay naawasang dahil sa labis na pagod.
Refers to a condition of not being full.
When the water in the lake diminished, there were fish that became infected.
Nang naawasang ang tubig sa lawa, nagkaroon ng mga isda na nahawahan.

Etymology

Tagalog, from the root 'awas' meaning 'to remove' or 'to lessen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

diminished desire
Reduced value or intensity of desire.
naawasang pagnanais

Related Words

awas
A verb meaning to remove or lessen.
awas
bawasan
A verb meaning to lower or leave with little.
bawasan

Slang Meanings

found at the right moment
I truly didn't expect that you would be the one to be with me in the project.
Naawasang talagang hindi ko inasahan na ikaw ang makakasama ko sa proyekto.
someone you can chat with or have common interests
I can't believe you even chose to talk to me, thank you!
Naawasang pinili mo pa akong makausap, salamat!