laos
laós with stress marks
past prime; obsolete; overripe
Usage Note
Laos means something or someone is past their peak usefulness or relevance — applied to food (overripe), technology (outdated), or people (past their prime in their career or looks). It can be blunt and even insulting when applied to people, so it is used carefully in polite conversation.
Examples
" Laos na ang istilong iyan. "
Natural Translation
That style is already out of fashion.
Literal Translation
Obsolete already the style that.
" Laos na ang kanta. "
Natural Translation
The song is already obsolete.
Literal Translation
Obsolete already the song.
" Akala ng iba ay laos na ang kantang iyon, pero biglang sumikat muli dahil ginamit ito sa isang sikat na pelikula. "
Natural Translation
Some thought that song was already past its prime, but it suddenly became popular again because it was used in a hit movie.
Literal Translation
Thought of others that obsolete already the song that, but suddenly became-famous again because used it in a famous movie.
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