labo
labò with stress marks
blurriness; hazy; unclear; vague
Usage Note
Labo describes a lack of clarity in vision, liquids, or abstract concepts like vague intentions. It is commonly used idiomatically in the phrase 'Ang labo mo' to describe someone who is being confusing or indecisive.
Examples
" Malabo ang larawan. "
Natural Translation
The photo is blurry.
Literal Translation
Blurry the picture.
" Ang labo ng mata ko kapag walang salamin. "
Natural Translation
My vision is blurry when I don't have glasses.
Literal Translation
Blurriness of eyes my when no glasses.
" Ang labo ng paliwanag niya kaya wala akong naintindihan sa buong miting. "
Natural Translation
His explanation was so vague that I understood nothing in the whole meeting.
Literal Translation
The vagueness of explanation his so none I-link understood in whole meeting.
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