Kalabos (en. Arm)

/ka.la.bos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of the body used for movement and gripping.

His arm was injured when he fell.

Ang kanyang kalabos ay nasaktan nang siya'y nahulog.

A container made from the fruit of a gourd, commonly used as a vessel.

He used a calabash as a water container.

Gumamit siya ng kalabos bilang sisidlan ng tubig.

From Tagalog; refers to a part of the body related to movement.

Anchoring arm

Refers to an arm that is pushing something.

Kalabos na nag-aangkla

nine-nines

A way of saying that many things are on one side.

siyam-siyam

Hidden talent or skill

Wow, Jake's got some kalabos in basketball; you wouldn't know he's that good!

Grabe, ang kalabos ni Jake sa basketball, hindi mo alam na ganu'n siya kagaling!

Strategy or plan that isn’t immediately obvious

When you have kalabos, it's easier to get what you want.

Kapag may kalabos ka, mas madali kang makakakuha ng gusto mo.

A little secret or insider knowledge that others don't know

I have kalabos about the next exam, just wait for it!

May kalabos ako sa next exam, abangan mo na lang!