Alikabok (en. Dust)

ah-lee-kah-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Very small particles that come from things that wear down or become powder.

There is a lot of dust under my bed.

May maraming alikabok sa ilalim ng aking kama.

A natural product of the breakdown of minerals, plants, and other materials.

This dust comes from dry and dying grasses.

Ang alikabok na ito ay nagmula sa mga tuyo at namamatay na damo.

take care of the surroundings from dust

Maintain cleanliness and order in your environment.

alagaan ang paligid mula sa alikabok

dirt

Any type of unclean substance seen in the environment.

dumi

floating dust

Term used for dust particles floating in the air.

sala-sala

dirt or dust in a playful or casual tone

The dust in this place seems like it hasn't been cleaned!

Ang alikabok ng lugar na 'to, parang di nalilinis!

something that is considered useless or insignificant

Don't pay attention to that, it's just dust.

Wag mo ng pansinin, para lang 'yan sa alikabok.

a term of endearment for someone who is forgetful or messy

Sometimes, you my little dust, you're so messy!

Minsan talaga, ikaw na alikabok ko, ang gulo mo!