Walangtibay (en. Unstable)

wa-lang-ti-bay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Not sturdy or weak.

These pillars are unstable and need to be fixed.

Ang mga haliging ito ay walangtibay at kailangan na ayusin.

Lacking the ability to maintain position or condition.

This land is unstable and easily collapsible.

Ang lupaing ito ay walangtibay at madaling gumuho.

Bending or failing under pressure or stress.

This food is unstable when left outside the fridge.

Ang pagkaing ito ay walangtibay kapag ito ay iniwan sa labas ng ref.

unstable foundation

A foundation that is not strong and easily collapsible.

walangtibay na pundasyon

unstable situation

A situation that is uncertain and can change at any time.

walangtibay na sitwasyon

strength

Refers to the quality of being sturdy or strong.

tibay

stability

The ability to withstand changes or challenges.

katatagan

Without power or influence.

It seems like his voice has no strength, so he didn't win in the voting.

Parang walang tibay ang boses niya, kaya hindi siya nakapanalo sa botohan.

Without strength or ability.

In the fight, the opponent had no strength, so they were easily defeated.

Sa laban, walang tibay 'yung kalaban, kaya madali silang natalo.

Without the capacity to accomplish anything.

He said, 'All my efforts are futile, so I'm just taking a break.'

Sabi niya, 'Walang tibay ang lahat ng pinagdagawa ko, kaya nagpapahinga na lang ako.'