kulang
kúlang with stress marks
lacking; insufficient
Usage Note
Kulang describes a state of being insufficient or incomplete, frequently used when discussing money, time, or resources. It is especially common in daily transactions to indicate missing change or a shortage in expected quantity.
Examples
" Kulang ang pera ko. "
Natural Translation
My money is not enough.
Literal Translation
Lacking the money mine.
" Kulang ang asin sa ulam. "
Natural Translation
The dish is lacking salt.
Literal Translation
Lacking the salt in the dish.
" Kulang pa ng dalawang araw bago matapos ang proyekto, pero halos wala nang oras. "
Natural Translation
The project is still two days short of finishing, but there's almost no time left.
Literal Translation
Lacking still of two day before finish the project, but almost none-already time.
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