lanta
lantâ with stress marks
withered; wilted
Usage Note
Lanta describes plants that have lost their freshness due to heat, drought, or age. Figuratively, it can describe a person who looks exhausted or drained. The verb form lumanta means to wilt or wither.
Examples
" Lanta na ang gulay. "
Natural Translation
The vegetables are already wilted.
Literal Translation
Wilted already the vegetable.
" Lanta na ang bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower is already withered.
Literal Translation
Wilted already the flower.
" Dahil sa init ng araw at kawalan ng tubig, lanta na ang mga halaman na itinanim namin noong nakaraang buwan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the heat of the sun and lack of water, the plants we planted last month have already wilted.
Literal Translation
Because of heat of sun and lack of water, wilted already the plants that planted we last month.
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