Nakatiwangwang (en. Disarrayed)

/nɑkɑtɪwɑŋwɑŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means disorganized or scattered.
His room is in disarray as if it has not been cleaned.
Ang kanyang kwarto ay nakatiwangwang na tila hindi pa nalinis.
Following a disordered arrangement.
The household items are scattered on the floor.
Ang mga kagamitan sa bahay ay nakatiwangwang sa sahig.
Refers to a state of being unarranged.
The books are scattered on the table, making them hard to find.
Ang mga libro ay nakatiwangwang sa mesa, na mahirap hanapin.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the root word 'tiwang' meaning disorganized or scattered.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar to being disarrayed
Refers to anything chaotic or unstructured.
kawangis ng nakatiwangwang

Related Words

mess
A noun referring to things that are scattered or unorganized.
kalat
chaos
Loss of order in a situation or place.
chaos

Slang Meanings

spread out or messy
Their house is so nakatiwangwang, it looks like a tornado hit.
Ang bahay nila sobrang nakatiwangwang, parang nagkaedaran.
scattered or disorganized
Your stuff here is nakatiwangwang again.
Yung mga gamit mo dito, nakatiwangwang na naman.
loose or not tied properly
Your bag is nakatiwangwang. It might fall off.
Yung bag mo, nakatiwangwang. Baka mahulog yan.