Walatin (en. To be placed in the position of habitually)

/wa-la-tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb indicating an action or state applicable to a person or thing.

People are required to cultivate their habits.

Ang mga tao ay kinakailangan ng walatin ang kanilang mga ugali.

A verb that describes the act of calling attention or action toward a being or thing.

We should address the issues in our community.

Dapat tayong walatin ang mga problema sa ating komunidad.

to cultivate oneself

taking care of one's own condition or behavior

walatin ang sarili

character

Refers to the traits or behavior of a person that can be improved or changed.

ugali

Maybe he's doing something foolish

That guy is nice, but deep down, I think he might be up to something walatin.

Ang bait niyan, pero sa loob-loob ko, baka may ginagawang walatin yan.

Seems not serious

What he's saying feels kinda walatin, not really substantial.

Parang walatin lang yung mga sinasabi niya, wala masyadong timbang.

Naughtiness or mischief

Those kids are all walatin, so crazy!

Yung mga bata, ang daming walatin, kaloka!