lansag
lanság with stress marks
dismantled; dissolved
Usage Note
Lansag describes something that has been taken apart, broken down, or dissolved — a structure that has been dismantled, an organisation that has disbanded, or a plan that has fallen through. It is used in both physical and organisational contexts. 'Nalansag' (was dismantled/fell apart) is a common passive form.
Examples
" Lansag na ang lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The old house is already dismantled.
Literal Translation
Dismantled already the old house.
" Lansag na ang grupo. "
Natural Translation
The group is already dismantled.
Literal Translation
Dismantled already the group.
" Nalansag ang samahan nang magkahiwa-hiwalay ang mga miyembro dahil sa hindi pagkakaunawaan. "
Natural Translation
The organization fell apart when the members went their separate ways because of a misunderstanding.
Literal Translation
Was-dismantled the organization when separated the members because of not understanding.
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