Hilako (en. Sow)

/hi.lá.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of laziness or idleness.
He has started to be lazy in doing the dishes.
Nagsimula na siyang magkaroon ng hilako sa paghuhugas ng pinggan.
The act or process of having a lazy disposition.
He couldn't study because of his laziness.
Hindi siya nakapag-aral dahil sa kanyang hilako.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

Laziness of the body
Started to be lazy or stopped doing obligations.
Hilakot ng katawan

Related Words

lazy
A person who does not exert effort or is too carefree with work.
tamad
laziness
The state of being lazy or not doing anything.
katamaran

Slang Meanings

To experience excessive happiness or joy.
Wow, you're so happy, it's like you're just floating on cloud nine!
Grabe, ang saya-saya mo, parang hilako ka lang sa taas ng ulap!
A loud laughter or joy.
I couldn't handle it, everyone was just hilako at the party earlier!
Di ko maatim, ang hilako ng lahat sa party kanina!
To have fun without worrying about anything.
Finally, we hilako at the beach, no work, just pure fun!
Sa wakas, nag-hilako na kami sa beach, walang trabaho, puro saya!