Nakukulong (en. Being confined)

/na.ku.kulong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

the act of placing someone in confinement or being in a situation where one cannot move.

He is confined to his room due to bad weather.

Siya ay nakukulong sa kanyang silid dahil sa masamang panahon.

gives a feeling of being tied down or overwhelmed that one can't escape.

I feel trapped in work responsibilities.

Nakukulong ako sa mga responsibilidad sa trabaho.

root word: kulong

experiencing confinement

becoming limited in one's possibilities or movements.

nagkakaroon ng pagkakakulong

prison

a place where individuals who break the law are punished or confined.

kulungan

confinement

the state of being trapped or placed under a situation or environment.

kulong

Feeling trapped

I feel like I'm trapped in my own mind.

Parang nakukulong ako sa sarili kong isip.

Being kept hidden

I'm just being kept here, you don't want to let me out.

Nakukulong lang ako dito, ayaw niyo akong ilabas.

Running out of time

I'm trapped in deadlines, I can't even rest.

Nakukulong ako sa mga deadlines, hindi na ako makapagpahinga.