Salab (en. Slack)

/sah-lahb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition where there is a lack of tension or tautness.

The slack in the rope poses a danger to those manipulating it.

Ang salab ng lubid ay nagdudulot ng panganib sa mga nagmamanipula nito.

A condition showing lack of motivation or effort.

I noticed his slackness in studying this past week.

Napansin ko ang kanyang salab sa kanyang pag-aaral nitong nakaraang linggo.

The presence of excess space or lack of intensity.

Due to the slackness of his speech, he was ignored by his peers.

Dahil sa salab ng kanyang pagsasalita, hindi siya pinansin ng kanyang mga kasama.

Austronesian origin

has slack

lacking or not functioning properly

may salab

slackness of mind

The condition of being inactive or sluggish in thinking.

salab ng isip

slack rope

A rope that is not taut or has looseness.

salab ng lubid

Entertainer or fun person

Mark, the salab of our group, always brings joy to everyone.

Si Mark, ang salab ng barkada, lagi siyang nagdadala ng saya sa lahat.

Unique style or fashion that's trendy

Charice's outfit is crazy, she's so salab right now!

Ang suot ni Charice, grabe, ang salab niya ngayon!

Korean term 'salab' for pretty or cute

You look so cute, you’re like salab right now!

Ang cute mo naman, parang salab ka ngayon!