Also means
With final stress (kalát), the word shifts to mean scattered or spread out as an adjective.
Usage Note
Kálat (initial stress) refers to trash or litter strewn about carelessly. Anti-littering campaigns frequently use this word in signage and public service announcements. It is a high-frequency word in environmental education and community cleanliness drives in the Philippines.
Examples
" Maraming kálat dito. "
Natural Translation
There's a lot of litter here.
Literal Translation
Much litter here.
" Huwag mag-iwan ng kálat sa parke. "
Natural Translation
Don't leave litter in the park.
Literal Translation
Don't leave of litter in-the park.
" Pagkatapos ng pista, nag-iwan ang mga tao ng maraming kálat na inabot ng buong araw bago malinis. "
Natural Translation
After the festival, people left so much litter that it took a whole day to clean up.
Literal Translation
After the fiesta, left the people of much litter that took of whole day before get-cleaned.
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