Nakapananamlay (en. Fading)

/naka-pana-nam-lay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means losing vitality or strength.
The leaves of the tree are fading in the summer.
Ang mga dahon ng puno ay nakapananamlay sa tag-init.
Shows hesitation or a desire to calm down.
He is fading while thinking about his problems.
Siya ay nakapananamlay habang nag-iisip sa kanyang mga problema.

Etymology

From the word 'pananamlay', which means ' weakening' or 'loss of vitality'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fading feeling
feeling of tiredness or loss of strength
nakapananamlay na pakiramdam

Related Words

fading
A state of losing vitality or strength.
pananamlay

Slang Meanings

sad or lacking enthusiasm
You seem down today, do you have a problem?
Parang nakapananamlay ka today, may problema ka ba?
dull and lazy
It's so dreary today, just perfect for sleeping.
Nakapananamlay kasi ang araw, tamang-tama lang ang tulog.
not motivated
I'm feeling so unmotivated today, I don't want to study.
Ngayon lang ako nakapananamlay, wala akong gana mag-aral.