Dakila (en. Great)

/daˈki.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a thing or person with high qualities or significance.

His achievements demonstrated great intelligence.

Ang kanyang mga nagawa ay nagpakita ng dakilang talino.

Shows the beauty and excellence of a work.

His great art is admired by everyone.

Ang kanyang dakilang sining ay hinahangaan ng lahat.

Often refers to a significant historical figure or process.

Jose Rizal is a great hero of the Philippines.

Si Jose Rizal ay isang dakilang bayani ng Pilipinas.

Derived from the Latin word 'magnus' which means 'great' or 'large'.

Great person

A person with high qualities or leadership.

Dakilang tao

courage

A characteristic of being steadfast and having bravery.

katapangan

success

The attainment of high achievement or accomplishment.

tagumpay

so good

His singing at the concert is so good!

Ang dakila ng pagkakanta niya sa concert!

super cool

Dude, you're super cool at basketball, you're really good!

Dude, ang dakila mo sa basketball, ang galing mo talaga!

awesome

Their new song is really awesome!

Dakila talaga yung bagong kanta nila, astig!

so impressed

I'm so impressed with the creator of that movie!

Dakila ang gumawa ng pelikulang 'yan, hangang-hanga ako!