Pagpapamamaya (en. Procrastination)

/pag.papa.ma.ma.ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state or condition of delaying a task or step.

His procrastination caused delays in the project.

Ang kanyang pagpapamamaya ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa proyekto.

Having a habit of not acting or doing at the right or timely moment.

Due to his procrastination, he did not pass the exam.

Dahil sa kanyang pagpapamamaya, hindi siya nakapasa sa pagsusulit.

Root word: 'pama'(al) + 'maya'

Procrastination of tasks

The avoidance of doing a scheduled task at the right time.

Pagpapamamaya ng gawain

Don't procrastinate

Don't let time pass before starting a task.

Huwag magpapatagal

action taking

The act or execution of steps at the right time.

pagsasagawan

action

The act of doing something by a person or thing.

kilos

To make a decision or plan to do something in the future.

I’m still looking for an opportunity, so let’s just put this discussion off for later.

Naghahanap pa akong pagkakataon, kaya't pagpapamamaya na lang tayo sa usapang ito.

No intention to do it right away.

I need to think first, so that’s just going to be postponed.

Kailangan ko munang mag-isip, kaya’t pagpapamamaya na lang yan.