lantutay
lantutáy with stress marks
loiterer; lazy
Usage Note
Lantutay describes someone who hangs around without purpose or who is habitually idle. It has a disapproving tone and is often used by parents or elders scolding a young person who wastes time doing nothing productive.
Examples
" Tinawag siyang lantutay. "
Natural Translation
He was called a loiterer.
Literal Translation
Called he loiterer.
" Galit siya sa lantutay. "
Natural Translation
He is angry at the loiterer.
Literal Translation
Angry he at loiterer.
" Lagi siyang pinagagalitan ng kanyang ama na huwag maging lantutay na walang ginawa kundi maglagi sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
His father always scolds him not to be a loiterer who does nothing but hang around the corner.
Literal Translation
Always he scolded by his father that don't be loiterer that nothing did but stay at corner.
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