Pagkawalat (en. Dispersal)

pag-ka-wa-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of separation or scattering of things.
The dispersal of people on the street caused chaos.
Ang pagkawalat ng mga tao sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan.
The state of absence or not being together.
The family's separation brought sadness to their hearts.
Ang pagkawalat ng pamilya ay nagbigay ng lungkot sa kanilang mga puso.
The departure of things from one place to another.
The dispersal of bags from the airplane was smooth.
Ang pagkawalat ng mga bag mula sa eroplano ay naging maayos.

Etymology

The word 'pagkawalat' originates from the root word 'walat' meaning 'loss' or 'separation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dispersal of mind
The state of not learning or lack of concentration.
pagkawalat ng isip

Related Words

loss
Main word referring to loss or separation.
walat

Slang Meanings

Regret or recovery from a loss.
After losing his cellphone, he really looked lost.
After ng pagkawalat ng cellphone niya, nagmukhang lost na talaga siya.
Finding a way to return to a previous state.
He needs a way to recover his lost wealth in business.
Kailangan niya ng paraan para sa pagkawalat ng kanyang konting yaman sa negosyo.