Walasa (en. Absence)
wa-la-sa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack or absence of something.
There is an absence of water in the well due to summer.
May walasa ng tubig sa balon dahil tag-init.
Situation where the expected or needed is missing.
The absence of teachers caused the cancellation of classes.
Ang walasa ng mga guro ay naging sanhi ng pagkansela ng klase.
Loss or lack of presence at a given time.
The absence of the moon was quickly noticed by people.
Ang walasa ng buwan ay mabilis na napansin ng mga tao.
Etymology
Refers to the absence of something or an event.
Common Phrases and Expressions
full absence
a situation full of deficiencies or lack of things
walang walasa
Related Words
missing
a situation where something is no longer found or in a state of absence.
nawawala
lack
the state of lacking something that is expected or needed.
kawalan
Slang Meanings
No care or concern.
Go ahead, that's fine, I walasa with what they're saying.
Sige lang, ayos lang 'yan, walasa naman ako sa mga sinasabi nila.
Gone or no longer exists.
That online store, walasa na, it closed down.
Yung online store na 'yon, walasa na, nagsara na.
No problem.
Thanks for the help! Walasa!
Salamat sa tulong! Walasa lang!