Salaula (en. Messy)

/salaˈula/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being messy or disorganized.
His room is a mess, filled with clothes and clutter.
Ang kanyang kwarto ay isang salaula, puno ng mga damit at kalat.
Having chaos or disorganized arrangement.
After the festival, it left a mess around.
Matapos ang pista, nag-iwan ito ng salaula sa paligid.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'sala' meaning 'to spill' and 'ula' denoting a state or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

messy house
A house that is filled with clutter and disorganized.
salaula sa bahay

Related Words

clutter
Condition of being disorganized or messy.
kakalat

Slang Meanings

secondhand goods or items sold that come from other people
I bought a nice dress from a thrift shop, and it was so cheap!
Bumili ako ng magandang damit sa salaula, ang mura pa!
items that are not of high quality or are defective but are still preferred
I hope what I bought isn't junk, because it's a waste of money.
Sana hindi salaula ang bilhin ko, kasi sayang ang pera.
places or stores that sell secondhand clothes or items
In this thrift shop, there are so many options to choose from.
Dito sa salaula na ito, ang daming pwedeng pagpilian.