Palang (en. Seemingly)

/pálaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

Used as an adverb denoting difference or contrast.

Seemingly, people are happier when there is a wedding.

Palang mas masaya ang mga tao kapag may kasalan.

Emphasizes something that seems but is not exactly true.

Seemingly, he is good at his job, but he has shortcomings.

Palang magaling siya sa kanyang trabaho, ngunit may mga pagkukulang.

From the word 'pala' meaning a slight admission or discussion of something.

It seems you are not the one he likes.

Palang hindi ikaw ang gusto niya.

He seems to be kind.

Palang mabait siya.

seemingly

An adverb that expresses seeming, resemblance, or difference.

tila

An adverb often used in statements describing similarity.

parang

just like that

That's just what I was thinking, I’m not ready yet.

Palang ang iniisip ko, hindi pa ako ready.

for encouragement

You're just like that, you can do it!

Palang kita, kaya mo yan!

wait a minute

Hold on, what happened here?

Palang, anong nangyari dito?