Walangtaba (en. Thin)
/wa.laŋ.ta.ba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that is not thick or fat.
His body is thin, so he excels in running.
Ang kanyang katawan ay walangtaba, kaya siya ay mahusay sa pagtakbo.
Expresses a lack of weight equivalent to the usual size.
Thinner clothes are better for hot weather.
Mas mabuti ang mga walangtaba na damit sa mainit na panahon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thin body
A person's body is not thick or is thin.
walangtaba ang katawan
Related Words
thin
Another term for a person who is not fully thick or is slim.
payat
Slang Meanings
a person without money
I hope to get a job so I won't be broke anymore.
Sana magkaroon na ako ng trabaho, para 'di na ako maging walangtaba.
free of debt
He said he's broke now because all his debts are paid.
Sabi niya, walangtaba na siya dahil lahat ng utang niya, bayad na.
no savings
Right now, I have no savings, I am really broke.
Ngayon, wala akong ipon, walangtaba talaga ako.