Nananamlay (en. Weakening)

/nanaˈnamlaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that means to weaken or lose strength.
The plants are weakening in the summer if there is not enough water.
Nananamlay ang mga halaman sa tag-init kung walang sapat na tubig.
Description of the state or condition of a person or thing becoming weak.
His health is weakening after a long illness.
Nananamlay ang kanyang kalusugan pagkatapos ng mahabang sakit.

Etymology

The word 'nananamlay' comes from the root 'namlay' meaning weakened or lost strength, combined with 'na' as a qualifier.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the spirit is waning
Means the person is losing hope or motivation.
nananamlay ang loob

Related Words

weak
The root word meaning to weaken or lose strength.
namlay

Slang Meanings

Lost focus or tired
There, I'm feeling drained after studying all day.
Ayan na, nananamlay na ako matapos mag-aral ng buong araw.
No energy to move
No matter what I do, he’s still lethargic on the sofa.
Kahit anong gawin ko, nananamlay pa rin siya sa sofa.
Feels like wanting to give up
Sometimes, I feel like I want to give up on my problems.
Minsan, parang nananamlay ako sa mga problema ko.