Alakalakan (en. Prosperity)

/ala/ka/ˈla/kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of wealth or prosperity.

Their family lived in prosperity for many years.

Ang kanilang pamilya ay namuhay sa alakalakan sa loob ng marami at maraming taon.

A condition in which people experience a good state of life.

Prosperity depends on the efforts and hard work of everyone.

Ang alakalakan ay nakasalalay sa pagsisikap at pagsusumikap ng bawat isa.

The word 'alakalakan' originates from the words 'alaki' and 'lakan', referring to a type of lifestyle or high status.

prosperous life

living in a state of prosperity or wealth.

buhay alakalakan

knowledge

facts or data that clarify a situation.

alam

language of a certain person or group (slang talk)

I was teased in the slang of the kids at the corner.

Nabiruan ako sa alakalakan ng mga kabataan sa kanto.

quick conversation or gossip

It's fun in the gossip, there's always new news!

Ang saya sa alakalakan, palaging may bagong balita!

childish or noisy talk

There are so many kids here, that's why it's all noisy talk!

Sobrang daming bata kaya puro alakalakan dito!