lango
langô with stress marks
tipsy; drunk
Usage Note
Lango describes a state of inebriation — from slightly tipsy to fully drunk. It is informal and commonly used in social situations. It can also describe being dizzy or disoriented from causes other than alcohol, such as heat or medicine. The verb form 'nalango' means 'got drunk/dizzy'.
Examples
" Lango na ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm already tipsy.
Literal Translation
Tipsy already I.
" Lango na siya sa alak. "
Natural Translation
He is already drunk on alcohol.
Literal Translation
Drunk already he on alcohol.
" Medyo lango na ako kahapon kaya hindi ko na natatandaan ang lahat ng nangyari sa party. "
Natural Translation
I was a bit drunk yesterday, so I can no longer remember everything that happened at the party.
Literal Translation
Somewhat tipsy already I yesterday so not I anymore remember the all of happened at party.
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