waglit
misplaced; mislaid
Usage Note
Waglit describes the state of something being lost through carelessness or misplacement, rather than outright theft or destruction. It is used in everyday conversation when someone cannot locate an item they had recently. Figuratively, it can refer to a person who has lost their way or become estranged.
Examples
" Waglit ang aking salamin. "
Natural Translation
My glasses are misplaced.
Literal Translation
Misplaced the my glasses.
" Ang waglit na susi ay nasa mesa pala. "
Natural Translation
Oh, the misplaced key is just on the table.
Literal Translation
The misplaced key is on table look-at-that.
" Kapag waglit na naman ang remote, alam kong nasa ilalim ito ng unan o nahulog sa likod ng sofa. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the remote goes missing again, I know it's either under the pillow or fell behind the sofa.
Literal Translation
When misplaced again the remote, know I located-under it of pillow or fell at back of sofa.
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