Usage Note
Antala refers to a delay or interruption in a schedule or process, often used in formal settings like public announcements or news reports. You will frequently hear it in contexts involving transportation delays or postponed events.
Examples
" May antala ang biyahe namin. "
Natural Translation
Our trip has a delay.
Literal Translation
Has delay the trip our.
" Iwasan ang anumang antala. "
Natural Translation
Avoid any delay.
Literal Translation
Avoid the any delay.
" Dahil sa malakas na bagyo, inanunsyo ng paliparan ang antala ng lahat ng paglipad ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
Because of the strong storm, the airport announced the delay of all flights today.
Literal Translation
Because of strong storm, announced by airport the delay of all of flights today.
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