kalát
scattered; spread out
Also means
When the stress shifts to the first syllable (kálat), the word means litter or scattered trash.
Usage Note
Kalát (final stress) is a very common adjective in everyday Tagalog, describing things that are strewn around or spread out in disarray — toys on the floor, papers on a desk, rumors across the internet. The verb form is kumakalat (to spread) and is also used for news or information spreading widely.
Examples
" Kalat ang mga gamit sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
The things are scattered on the floor.
Literal Translation
Scattered the things on floor.
" Kalát ang mga laruan ng bata sa buong sala. "
Natural Translation
The child's toys are scattered all over the living room.
Literal Translation
Scattered the toys of-the child in-the whole living-room.
" Mabilis kumalat ang balita sa internet, kaya kahit hindi totoo ay marami na ang naniwala. "
Natural Translation
The news spread quickly on the internet, so even though it wasn't true, many already believed it.
Literal Translation
Fast spread the news in internet, so even-if not true already many already the believed.
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