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    Kalag (en. Soul)

    ka-lag

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A spirit or soul of a person that is unseen.
    In some cultures, they believe that the soul lingers even after the body has died.
    Sa ilang kultura, naniniwala silang ang kalag ay nananatili kahit na ang katawan ay namatay.
    The inner self or personality of a person.
    A person's soul can be affected by life experiences.
    Ang kalag ng isang tao ay maaaring maapektuhan ng mga karanasan sa buhay.
    A manifestation of being beyond physical form.
    His soul reflects his true self.
    Sinasalamin ng kanyang kalag ang kanyang tunay na pagkatao.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'lag' which means 'to detach' or 'to separate.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soul condition
    Condition that pertains to the spirit or soul of a person.
    kalag ng kaluluwa
    the state of the soul is important
    The spiritual state of a person is important.
    mahalaga ang kalag

    Related Words

    soul
    Means the spirit or essence of a person.
    kaluluwa
    spirit
    Pertains to the essence or soul.
    espiritu

    Slang Meanings

    Round in shape, often used with a hint of humor.
    His face is so round, like a kalag ball!
    Ang bilog bilog ng mukha niya, parang kalag na ball!
    A buddy, a translation of 'kalag' used in a light-hearted conversation.
    Your buddy's crazy, you're so funny!
    Ang bwelo ng kalag mo, nakakatawa ka!
    Laughter in a situation or angle, often with craziness.
    I’m getting annoyed with his antics, but we’re having so much fun laughing!
    Naiinis na ako sa kalag niya, pero ang saya ng tawa namin!