Tagungtong (en. Insufficient)

/ta.guŋ.toŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or state of lack or deficiency.
The insufficiency of their resources led to a crisis.
Ang tagungtong ng kanilang resources ay nagdulot ng krisis.
Insufficient quantity or quality.
Due to the insufficiency in the quality of the product, many customers left.
Dahil sa tagungtong sa kalidad ng produkto, maraming customer ang umalis.
A state that describes the lack of what is needed.
The insufficiency of information caused a wrong decision.
Ang tagungtong sa impormasyon ay nagdulot ng maling desisyon.

Etymology

From the word 'tangtong' meaning 'insufficient' with added sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insufficient resources
Lack of resources.
tagungtong na rekurso

Related Words

sufficiency
Similar state where there are enough things, unlike insufficiency.
katiwasayan

Slang Meanings

music that reaches another level, more intense
The band's tagungtong at the concert was explosive, the energy was off the charts!
Grabe ang tagungtong ng banda sa concert, sumabog talaga ang energy!
really strong vibe, super hot
Wow, the tagungtong of the sun today is intense, it's clearly summer!
Naku, ang tagungtong ng araw ngayon, halatang tag-init na!