Ilakas (en. Make strong)

ilá-kas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to make something stronger or more stable.

We need to strengthen our defense against the enemy.

Kailangan nating ilakas ang ating depensa laban sa kalaban.

Giving strength or sturdiness to a person or object.

We can strengthen ourselves through a positive outlook.

Maari nating ilakas ang ating sarili sa pamamagitan ng positibong pananaw.

Derived from the root word 'lakas' with the prefix 'i-', meaning 'to become strong'.

strengthen the spirit

To have courage.

ilakas ang loob

strength

It means power or sturdiness.

lakas

sturdiness

Refers to the ability to withstand force or effect.

tibay

A big person or someone with immense strength.

Wow, this basketball player is so strong!

Grabe, ang ilakas ng basketball player na 'to!

So cool or awesome.

Your new song is so cool!

Parang ilakas 'yung bagong kanta niyo!

Someone who likes to show off.

He's the type who shows off a lot, always trying to get attention.

Siya 'yung tipong ilakas sa dating, lagi na lang nagpapansin.