ewan-ewan
nonsensical or vague
From root: ewan
Usage Note
Ewan-ewan describes something that is unclear or lacks logic. You can use it to describe someone's confusing behavior or a story that doesn't make sense.
Examples
" Ewan-ewan ang sagot niya. "
Natural Translation
His/her answer is nonsensical.
Literal Translation
Nonsensical the answer his/her.
" Ang sinasabi niya ay ewan-ewan lang. "
Natural Translation
What he/she is saying is just nonsense.
Literal Translation
The saying he/she is nonsensical only.
" Ewan-ewan ang paliwanag na ibinigay niya, kaya wala kaming naintindihan kahit pakinggan naming mabuti. "
Natural Translation
The explanation he gave was so vague that we understood nothing even when we listened carefully.
Literal Translation
Nonsensical the explanation that gave he, so none we understood even listen we well.
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