Dilikada (en. Delicate)

di-li-ka-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Can be seen in things or people with sensitivity or fragility.
The delicate flowers require special care.
Ang mga dilikadang bulaklak ay nangangailangan ng espesyal na pag-aalaga.
Indicates delicacy or the need to be careful in a situation.
A delicate handling of his emotions is required.
Kailangan ng dilikadang paghawak sa kanyang emosyon.
Involves a risk or can easily break.
The delicate state of our relationship is at risk.
Ang dilikadang estado ng ating relasyon ay nasa panganib.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'delicada' meaning fragile or sensitive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

delicate situation
A situation that requires careful handling.
dilikadang sitwasyon

Related Words

dangerous
A term indicating a risky or uncertain situation.
dilikado

Slang Meanings

Fear or suspicion towards a person or situation.
I feel a dilikada towards my new friend because I don't know them well yet.
May dilikada akong maramdaman sa bago kong kaibigan kasi di ko pa siya gaanong kilala.
A strange situation that contradicts expectations.
I found myself in a dilikada situation when I learned that there was a fight at the corner.
Napadpad ako sa dilikada na sitwasyon nang malaman kong may away sa kanto.
Lack of trust or confidence.
Because of the rumors, I have a dilikada about their relationship.
Dahil sa mga chismis, nagkaroon ako ng dilikada sa kanilang relasyon.