Walangsaligan (en. Unreliable)
/wa.laŋ.sa.li.ɡan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
without basis or trustworthiness
His information is unreliable.
Ang kanyang impormasyon ay walangsaligan.
untrustworthy or not honest
The promises he made are unreliable.
Ang mga pangako niyang ginawa ay walangsaligan.
Etymology
from the words 'wala' (no) and 'saligan' (basis, foundation)
Common Phrases and Expressions
unreliable information
information that cannot be trusted
walangsaligan na impormasyon
Related Words
basis
the foundation or basis of something
saligan
Slang Meanings
untrustworthy
I don't want to be around you anymore, you're untrustworthy with what you said.
Ayaw ko na sa'yo, wala kang saligan sa sinabi mo.
crazy
I don't know what that crazy person is talking about, his arguments are untrustworthy.
Hindi ko alam kung anong pinagsasabi ng siraulong 'yon, walang saligan ang mga argumento niya.
bad reputation
Why did they choose him? We all know he has a bad reputation, he's untrustworthy!
Bakit siya ang pinili? Alam naman nating pangit ang reputasyon niya, walang saligan!
fake news
Wait, that sounds like fake news! This source is untrustworthy.
Teka, parang fake news 'yan! Walang saligan ang source nito.