lampa
lampâ with stress marks
weak and feeble; unsure of footing
Usage Note
Lampa describes a person who is physically frail, limp, or unsteady on their feet — often due to illness, old age, or congenital weakness. It is sometimes used as a mild taunt among children or teenagers to mean 'wimp' or 'weakling', but in adult speech it more neutrally describes physical frailty.
Examples
" Lampa pa ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is still wobbly.
Literal Translation
Weak still the child.
" Lampa ang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The man is weak.
Literal Translation
Weak the man.
" Lampa pa ang lolo pagkatapos ng kanyang operasyon kaya inaalalayan namin siya sa paglakad. "
Natural Translation
Grandfather is still feeble after his operation, so we support him when he walks.
Literal Translation
Weak still the grandfather after of his operation so support we him in walking.
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