Puntablangko (en. Take a blank leave)

poonta-blangko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of permission or request for leave with no specified reason.

I need to take a blank leave for my health.

Kailangan Kong kumuha ng puntablangko para sa aking kalusugan.

Permission given to a person to not attend without a reason.

She requested a blank leave from her supervisor.

Nag-request siya ng puntablangko sa kanyang supervisor.

request for a blank leave

to ask for permission to not attend

mag-request ng puntablangko

absent

A common term referring to not attending or being present.

liban

permission

Consent or authorization needed before taking action.

pahintulot

worthless guy

That guy is so useless, all he does is stay locked up at home.

Sobrang puntablangko ng taong yun, walang ginawa kundi magpakulong sa bahay.

lowlife or bad character

You can't trust him, he's such a lowlife in character.

Hindi mo siya pwedeng pagkatiwalaan, puntablangko 'yan sa ugali.

no ambition in life

There are so many deadbeats here, not a single one has a dream.

Ang daming puntablangko dito, wala ni isa ang may pangarap.