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    Napabayaan (en. Neglected)

    na-pa-ba-ya-an

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A form of a verb that indicates lack of care or attention to something or someone.
    His health was neglected due to excessive work.
    Ang kanyang kalusugan ay napabayaan dahil sa sobrang trabaho.
    The condition of something that was not attended to, leading to deterioration.
    The old house was neglected and has now collapsed.
    Ang lumang bahay ay napabayaan at ngayo'y gumuho na.

    Etymology

    Tagalog origin

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neglected responsibilities
    tasks or duties not attended to
    napabayaan ang mga responsibilidad

    Related Words

    negligence
    The act of not caring for or ignoring something.
    pagpapabaya

    Slang Meanings

    let down
    I hope his friends didn't let him down during his time of need.
    Sana'y hindi siya napabayaan ng mga kaibigan niya sa panahon ng kanyang pangangailangan.
    just passed
    It seems like his project was just passed off due to lack of support.
    Parang napabayaan na lang ang proyekto niya sa kakulangan ng suporta.
    neglected
    His studies were neglected because of his other obligations.
    Naging kinabayaan ang kanyang pag-aaral dahil sa kanyang iba pang mga obligasyon.