Nakakulong (en. Confined)

nɑ.kɑ.kʊ.lɔŋ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A state of having limited movement in one place, usually due to arrest or imprisonment.

He is confined in jail due to his crimes.

Siya ay nakakulong sa kulungan dahil sa kanyang mga ginawang krimen.

Refers to the contrast of freedom or movement.

The confined person has no power to move freely.

Ang nakakulong na tao ay walang kapangyarihang kumilos libre.

From the root word 'kulong' meaning not in freedom.

Confined in oneself

A state of feeling isolated or disconnected from society.

Nakakulong sa sarili

jail

A place where people are confined.

kulungan

rights

Privileges and freedoms that allow individuals to express themselves.

karapatan

in prison

He is locked up due to the case filed against him.

Siya ay nakakulong dahil sa kasong ipinataw sa kanya.

feeling trapped

I feel like I'm locked up in my own world.

Parang nakakulong ako sa sarili kong mundo.

too much drama

I'm trapped in the drama of my life!

Nakakulong ako sa drama ng buhay ko!