Kaalsa (en. Lifting)
/ka-al-sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of raising something.
Lifting a heavy bag requires strength.
Ang kaalsa ng mabigat na bag ay nangangailangan ng lakas.
The level of elevation or rise.
The lifting of a shy person in front of the public can be difficult.
Ang kaalsa ng mahiyain na tao sa harap ng publiko ay maaaring maging mahirap.
Etymology
From the words 'ka' and 'alsa'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lifting weight
lifting a heavy object
kaalsa ng timbang
Related Words
high
The state of being in a higher position or level.
ataas
lift
The act of raising or elevating something from its position.
angat
Slang Meanings
Always in a hurry or busy with things.
When will she stop being kaalsa? It's like she has no time for herself!
Kailan ba siya titigil sa pagka-kaalsa? Parang wala na siyang oras sa sarili niya!
Doing too many things and feeling exhausted.
I don't want to be kaalsa anymore, I just want to relax.
Ayoko nang mag-kaalsa, gusto ko na lang mag-relax.