From root: antala
Usage Note
Kaantalahan is often used to describe the state of being delayed or the specific reason for a holdup. For example, humihingi kami ng paumanhin sa anumang kaantalahan (we apologize for any delay).
Examples
" May kaantalahan ang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
There is a delay in the trip.
Literal Translation
Have delay the trip.
" Naging kaantalahan ang masamang panahon. "
Natural Translation
The bad weather became a hindrance.
Literal Translation
Became delay/hindrance the bad weather.
" Humihingi kami ng paumanhin sa anumang kaantalahan na dulot ng pagsasaayos ng aming sistema ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
We apologize for any delay caused by the maintenance of our system this week.
Literal Translation
Asking we of apology for any delay that caused of fixing of our system this week.
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