Nawawala (en. Missing)

na-wa-wa-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates the disappearance or insignificance of something.
My key is missing from the bag.
Nawawala ang aking susi sa bag.
Shows the disappearance or loss of a person or thing.
He has been missing from their house since last week.
Nawawala siya sa kanilang bahay mula noong nakaraang linggo.
Refers to the non-action or absence of something expected.
His interest in writing is missing.
Nawawala ang kanyang interes sa pagsusulat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

missing already
may imply the passage of time or the absence of something.
nawawala na

Related Words

none
A word that means 'none' or 'nothing'.
wala
losing
A verb with a similar meaning, referring to losing something.
nawawalay

Slang Meanings

lost or unclear
My cellphone is missing again, it seems so unclear now!
Nawawala na naman 'yung cellphone ko, parang labo na nga eh!
no longer there
He's missing from the scene, there's really no hope anymore.
Nawawala na siya sa eksena, wala na talagang pag-asa.
disappeared
Wow, people have disappeared again at the party!
Grabe, nagdisappear na naman 'yung mga tao sa party!
all gone
All the snacks are missing, they're all gone.
Nawawala na ang lahat ng snacks, naubos na.