Patlangan (en. Interval)

/pat-laŋ-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A space or gap that is not occupied.
There is a gap between the two houses.
Mayroong patlangan sa pagitan ng dalawang bahay.
Time or interval between events.
The interval between the meetings is one hour.
Ang patlangan ng mga pagpupulong ay isang oras.
An inclusion of spaces in an object.
The spacing of letters is important for understanding the text.
Ang patlangan ng mga titik ay mahalaga sa pagkakaunawaan ng teksto.

Etymology

From the root word 'patlang' which means space or gap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a gap
that there is space or interval in between.
may patlangan

Related Words

gap
A space or area that is empty.
patlang
between
Space that separates two things.
pagitan

Slang Meanings

Lazy or disinterested
Wow, I'm so lazy again at school, I have no motivation to study.
Grabe, patlangan na naman ako sa school, wala na akong gana mag-aral.
Uncaring or indifferent
He's so indifferent to what's happening around him.
Sobrang patlangan niya sa mga nangyayari sa paligid.
Always procrastinating
He's such a procrastinator, always postponing tasks.
Patlangan talaga siya, lagi na lang pinap postpone ang mga gawain.