From root: kulang
Usage Note
Kakulangan refers to a deficit or deficiency in something needed. For example, kakulangan sa pansin means lack of attention.
Examples
" May kakulangan sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
There is a shortage of food.
Literal Translation
Has shortage in food.
" Dapat nating punan ang kakulangan sa kagamitan. "
Natural Translation
We must address the shortage of equipment.
Literal Translation
Must we fill the lack in equipment.
" Sa kabila ng kanyang mga kakulangan, sinisikap niyang maging mabuting magulang sa kanyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Despite his shortcomings, he tries hard to be a good parent to his children.
Literal Translation
At the-other-side of his shortcomings, strives he to-be good parent to his children.
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