From root: langaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nalangaw
na-la-NGAW
became infested with flies
Present (Incomplete)
nalalangaw
na-la-la-NGAW
becoming infested with flies
Future (Contemplated)
malalangaw
ma-la-la-NGAW
will be infested with flies
Usage Note
Malangaw is used to describe a place or food item infested with flies, often implying poor sanitation or spoilage. Figuratively, it describes a store, event, or venue that is unsuccessful or notably lacking in customers or attendees.
Examples
" Malangaw ang basurahan. "
Natural Translation
The trash can is full of flies.
Literal Translation
Infested-with-flies the trash-can.
" Malangaw sa palengke ngayong tanghali. "
Natural Translation
The market is infested with flies this afternoon.
Literal Translation
Infested-with-flies in market this noon.
" Dahil sa mahinang serbisyo, nalangaw ang bagong restawran at halos walang pumasok na mga kostumer. "
Natural Translation
Because of the poor service, the new restaurant flopped and almost no customers came in.
Literal Translation
Because of weak service, infested-with-flies the new restaurant and almost none entered customers.
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