Walangtatag (en. Lack of stability)

/wa.laŋ.ta.taɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Without stability; unstable.
This house lacks stability and can easily collapse.
Ang bahay na ito ay walangtatag at madaling gumuho.
Lacking the ability to stand on its own.
His thoughts are unstable and always changing.
Ang kanyang iniisip ay walangtatag at palaging nagbabago.

Etymology

Derived from the combination of 'none' and 'stability/strength'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lack of stability in a relationship
An unstable or complicated relationship.
walangtatag ang relasyon

Related Words

stability
Refers to the strength or stability of something.
tatag
uncertain
Refers to the state of being uncertain or unstable.
hindi tiyak

Slang Meanings

Worthless or useless; has no value.
Your work is useless, that's why you didn't get a promotion.
Yung trabaho mo, walangtatag, kaya di ka nakakuha ng promotion.
Of no value; unimportant.
For me, what you're saying is unimportant, I don't pay attention to it.
Para sa akin, walangtatag ang sinasabi mo, hindi ko ito pinapansin.