From root: wala
Usage Note
Walang-wala is an emphatic way to say someone has absolutely no money or resources left. It is very common in casual conversation about financial status.
Examples
" Walang-wala na ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I'm totally broke now.
Literal Translation
Totally-penniless already I now.
" Ang lalaki ay walang-wala na. "
Natural Translation
The man is already totally penniless.
Literal Translation
The man is totally-penniless now.
" Kahit walang-wala na kami pagkatapos ng sakuna, hindi kami nawalan ng pag-asa na muling makabangon. "
Natural Translation
Even though we were totally penniless after the disaster, we did not lose hope of getting back on our feet.
Literal Translation
Even-though totally-penniless already we after of-the disaster, not we lost of hope that again can-rise.
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