Latish: meaning, definitions and examples
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latish
[ ˌleɪtɪʃ ]
specific time
The term 'latish' is an informal adjective used to describe something that is somewhat late or after the expected time but not significantly so. It often conveys a casual or relaxed attitude towards timekeeping and punctuality.
Synonyms
delayed, somewhat late, tardy.
Examples of usage
- We arrived at a latish hour for dinner.
- I tend to wake up latish on weekends.
- The meeting started a bit latish due to some delays.
Translations
Translations of the word "latish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tardio
🇮🇳 सुस्त
🇩🇪 langsam
🇮🇩 lambat
🇺🇦 повільний
🇵🇱 powolny
🇯🇵 遅い
🇫🇷 lent
🇪🇸 lento
🇹🇷 yavaş
🇰🇷 느린
🇸🇦 بطيء
🇨🇿 pomalý
🇸🇰 pomalý
🇨🇳 慢
🇸🇮 počasen
🇮🇸 sinnum
🇰🇿 баяу
🇬🇪 დელიკატური
🇦🇿 yavaş
🇲🇽 lento
Etymology
The word 'latish' originates from the combination of 'late' and the suffix '-ish,' which is commonly used in English to indicate a degree of approximation or to convey a sense of being somewhat like the root word. The use of '-ish' appended to adjectives is a familiar feature in casual English, allowing speakers to express vagueness or informality. The exact origin of 'latish' is difficult to pinpoint, as it has been more commonly used in colloquial speech rather than formal writing. The notion of being late is a constant in social contexts where timing is important, and as language evolves, terms like 'latish' emerge to fill the gap in expressing slight lateness without the negative connotations associated with being very late.