From root: kulang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinulang
ki-NU-lang
was short of
Present (Incomplete)
kinukulang
ki-nu-KU-lang
being short of
Future (Contemplated)
kukulangin
ku-ku-la-NGIN
will be short of
Usage Note
Kulangin is used when resources like money, time, or supplies are insufficient for a particular task or need. It often expresses the realization or concern that something will fall short of what is required.
Examples
" Baka kulangin ang pera natin. "
Natural Translation
Our money might fall short.
Literal Translation
Maybe be-short-of the money our.
" Mahirap kulangin sa pera. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to be short of money.
Literal Translation
Hard be-short-of in money.
" Natatakot akong baka kulangin tayo sa oras kapag hindi tayo umalis nang maaga bukas. "
Natural Translation
I'm afraid we might run short on time if we don't leave early tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Afraid I that-maybe be-short-of we in time when not we leave early tomorrow.
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