Dilaan (en. Lick)
/dila-an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of licking or touching something with the tongue.
Lick the candy to make it melt.
Dilaan mo ang kendi para matunaw ito.
Licking the skin of a person or animal as a sign of affection or desire.
The cat licked her skin as a sign of affection.
Dilaan ng pusa ang kanyang kutis bilang pagpapakita ng pagmamahal.
Etymology
From the word 'dila' which means 'tongue'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lick the extra sugar
Licking the excess sugar left in the container.
dilaan ang sobrang asukal
Related Words
tongue
The part of the body used for licking.
dila
Slang Meanings
To lick or kiss gently.
Come on, give me a lick on the cheek, it's hot!
Dilaan mo nga ako sa pisngi, ang init eh!
A way of showing love or affection to someone.
When we have a misunderstanding, we just lick it out to make up.
Pag nagkatampuhan kami, nagdilaan na lang kami para magkaayos.
To chill or relax together.
Come on, let's hang out at home and just nap.
Tara, dilaan tayo sa bahay, mag-nap lang.