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    Pakalatisin (en. To scatter)

    /pakala'tisin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of spreading things or information.
    Please scatter the papers on the table before passing them.
    Pakilatisin ang mga papel sa lamesa bago ipasa.
    Scattering elements in a place.
    It's hard to scatter the toys in the living room when there are visitors.
    Mahirap pakalatisin ang mga laruan sa sala kapag may bisita.
    Creating mess from one thing.
    Don't scatter your belongings in your room.
    Huwag pakalatisin ang iyong mga gamit sa kwarto.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kala' meaning 'to spread and to dirty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scatter the papers
    Place the papers in a scattered manner.
    pakalatisin ang mga papel

    Related Words

    mess
    Refers to things that are not properly arranged or scattered.
    kalat

    Slang Meanings

    To throw away or destroy things
    His things are scattered all over the room, like he's just going to toss them around.
    Pakalat-kalat lang yung mga gamit niya sa kwarto, parang pakalatisin na lang.
    To leave things that are no longer needed
    He's really into just leaving things at home, he's got so many old clothes he doesn't use anymore.
    Napaka-dalawang pakalatisin niya sa bahay, ang dami na niyang mga lumang damit na hindi na niya ginagamit.