From root: antala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naantala
na-an-ta-LA
was delayed
Present (Incomplete)
naaantala
na-a-an-ta-LA
being delayed
Future (Contemplated)
maaantala
ma-a-an-ta-LA
will be delayed
Usage Note
Maantala is used when a process or event is unintentionally delayed or interrupted, commonly appearing in formal announcements regarding travel or schedules. It is a more formal alternative to the colloquial term 'ma-late' used in casual conversation.
Examples
" Baka maantala ang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The trip might be delayed.
Literal Translation
Maybe be-delayed the trip.
" Ayaw naming maantala ang inyong sahod. "
Natural Translation
We do not want your salary to be delayed.
Literal Translation
Dislike we be-delayed the your salary.
" Dahil sa malakas na bagyo, naantala ang lahat ng biyahe ng eroplano kaya naabala ang aming mahabang bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
Because of the strong storm, all the plane flights were delayed, so our long vacation was disrupted.
Literal Translation
Because in strong storm, was-delayed the all of trip of airplane so was-disrupted the our long vacation.
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