Umabsen (en. To disappear)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of turning away or removing from sight.
He disappeared without me noticing.
Nag-umabsen siya nang hindi ko namamalayan.
The occurrence of vanishing in a space or situation.
Suddenly, the guests disappeared from the dining table.
Biglang umabsen ang mga bisita sa hapag-kainan.
The lack of presence in a specific place.
He disappeared from class due to illness.
Umabsen siya sa klase dahil sa sakit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Absent from work
Not showing up at work.
Umabsen sa trabaho
Absent from class
Not attending class or being absent.
Umabsen sa klase

Related Words

absence
Condition of not being present in a particular situation.
walang presensya

Slang Meanings

left without saying goodbye
He was absent from class, it's like he just left without saying anything.
Nag-absent siya sa klase, parang umabsen lang siya nang walang paalam.
left an event suddenly
He was supposed to be at the party, but he left after half an hour.
Dapat nandun siya sa party, pero umabsen siya after ng kalahating oras.