walang-kain

See also: walang kain

Tagalog

Alternative forms

• walang kain

Etymology

From wala +‎ -ng +‎ kain, literally “without eating”.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /waˌlaŋ ˈkaʔin/, [wɐˌlaŋ ˈka.ʔɪn]
• Rhymes: -aʔin
• Syllabification: wa‧lang-ka‧in

Adjective

waláng-kain (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜎᜅ᜔ᜃᜁᜈ᜔)

1. did not eat; have not eaten yet

   Maghapon na akong walang-kain.

   I have not eaten the whole day already.

   Wala pa akong kain buong maghapon.

   I haven't eaten the whole day.