walang makapitan (waláng mákapitan) Filipino/Tagalog term

waláng mákapitan  
Syllables:  wa·láng má·ka·pi·tan
[wa-láng má-ka-pi-tan]  ?
adjective
Word origin: Tagalog
Literal meaning: nothing to cling or hold from
Filipino meaning:
  1. walang magtanggol o tumangkilik
English meaning:
  1. without a supporter or protector
Example:
  1. Ilang buwan nang ako'y hindi makakita ng hanapbuhay mangyari'y walá akong mákapitan.
English translation:
  1. Several months had already passed, I have not found a job yet, perhaps because i have no backer.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
  1. with few backer
Antonym(s):
English translation:
  1. strong influence
Dictionary keywords:
walá; kapit