Ilalim (en. Beneath)

/ilaˈlim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of an object that is underneath.
The books are under the table.
Nasa ilalim ng mesa ang mga aklat.
A referred space or location beneath an object.
There is water under the ground.
May tubig sa ilalim ng lupa.
A condition or state that is lower than another.
The animals are under the burden of humans.
Ang mga hayop ay nasa ilalim ng pasan ng mga tao.

Etymology

Derived from the root word that means 'below' or 'under.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the ground
Description of something that is beneath the ground.
ilalim ng lupa
under the house
Indication of the part of the house that is beneath.
ilalim ng bahay

Related Words

light
Type of illumination that brightens the surroundings.
ilaw

Slang Meanings

under this
Under this rock, Jelai is there.
Ilalim itong bato, andiyan si Jelai.
peeking or spying
Where are you going? I'm just under the table to peek at her.
Saan ka pupunta? Ilalim lang ako ng mesa para silipin siya.
down
Let's go down, it's so hot up here!
Ilalim na tayo, parang ang init dito sa taas!