From root: wala
Usage Note
Kawalan describes the state of having nothing or the complete absence of something. It is often used in philosophical or emotional contexts.
Examples
" Ramdam niya ang kawalan. "
Natural Translation
He feels the emptiness.
Literal Translation
Felt he the void.
" Malungkot sa gitna ng kawalan. "
Natural Translation
It is sad in the middle of the void.
Literal Translation
Sad in middle of-the void.
" Matapos pumanaw ang kanyang asawa, naiwan siya sa kawalan na halos walang makapupuno. "
Natural Translation
After his spouse passed away, he was left in an emptiness that almost nothing could fill.
Literal Translation
After passed-away the his spouse, left he in void that almost nothing able-to-fill.
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