Scattered in Tagalog

“Scattered” in Tagalog translates to “nakakalat” or “nakapangalat”, referring to things dispersed or spread out irregularly. Understanding the nuances of this term helps capture its various uses in Filipino contexts, from describing physical objects to abstract concepts.

[Words] = Scattered

[Definition]:

• Scattered /ˈskætərd/
• Adjective 1: Occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.
• Adjective 2: Lacking concentration or focus; disorganized.
• Verb (past tense): Thrown in various random directions; dispersed.

[Synonyms] = Nakakalat, Nakapangalat, Kalat, Wasak-wasak, Sabog, Kumakalat

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The toys were scattered all over the living room floor after the children finished playing.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga laruan ay nakakalat sa buong sahig ng sala pagkatapos maglaro ng mga bata.
• Ex2_EN: Scattered showers are expected throughout the region this afternoon.
• Ex2_PH: Ang nakapangalat na pag-ulan ay inaasahan sa buong rehiyon ngayong hapon.
• Ex3_EN: Her thoughts were scattered and she couldn’t focus on the task at hand.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang mga isipin ay sabog at hindi siya makapokus sa gawain.
• Ex4_EN: The documents were scattered across the desk in no particular order.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga dokumento ay nakakalat sa ibabaw ng mesa nang walang partikular na ayos.
• Ex5_EN: The strong wind scattered the fallen leaves across the entire yard.
• Ex5_PH: Ang malakas na hangin ay nagkalat ng mga nahulog na dahon sa buong bakuran.