Ikula (en. Eyelash)
/eek-oo-lah/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Small hairs located on the eyelids.
The eyelashes help protect the eyes from dust.
Ang mga ikula ay nakatutulong sa pagprotekta sa mga mata mula sa alikabok.
Horizontal and shorter hairs around the eyes.
Sometimes, people apply mascara to their eyelashes.
Minsan, ang mga tao ay nag-aaplay ng mascara sa kanilang ikula.
Part of the eye often associated with beauty.
Long eyelashes are important for women in the field of makeup.
Mahalaga ang mahahabang ikula para sa mga kababaihan sa larangan ng makeup.
Etymology
Comes from the root word 'kulang' meaning insufficient.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Long eyelashes
A desirable trait for many people.
Mahabang ikula
Related Words
eyelash
Another term for ikula commonly used in everyday conversations.
pilikmata
Slang Meanings
a type of delicious or fragrant grape
The ikula sold in the market is tastier than that in the supermarket.
Mas masarap ang ikula na nabibili sa palengke kaysa sa supermarket.
a slang term for young people’s favorite flower, usually associated with a cute person in gatherings
In hangouts, they always notice the ikula they think is the cutest.
Sa mga gimik, lagi nilang pinapansin ang ikula na sa tingin nila ay pinaka-cute.