walang-kaya

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Tagalog

Etymology

From wala +‎ -ng- +‎ kaya. Literally, without capability, or more loosely translated as incapable.

Pronunciation

Adjective

waláng-kaya (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ᜃᜌ)

  1. poor; impoverished
    Synonyms: mahirap, dukha, maralita

See also

Further reading

  • walang-kaya”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018