Tanlap (en. Selection)

taan-lap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of choosing or determining from various options.
The selection of books is important to get the right information.
Ang tanlap ng mga aklat ay mahalaga upang makuha ang tamang impormasyon.
A specific choice or designated item from a larger group.
The selection of candidates was based on their abilities.
Ang tanlap ng mga kandidato ay ipinakita sa kanilang mga kakayahan.

Etymology

From the root 'lap', meaning 'to choose or select'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

selection of products
choosing various products from a store.
tanlap ng mga produkto
careful selection
careful examination of items before deciding.
masusing tanlap

Related Words

choose
The action of selecting or taking something from many options.
piliin
selected
The item that has been chosen from a group.
napili

Slang Meanings

Lacking or incomplete.
You were really good, but you're just lacking in the presentation.
Ang galing mo sana, lang kaya lang, tanlap ka sa presentation.
Losing interest in doing something.
I'm so lacking in my assignments, I don't even know what to prioritize anymore.
Tanlap na ako sa mga assignments ko, di ko na alam kung anong unahin.