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    Kalakihan (en. Greatness)

    /ka.la.ki.han/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    a state or condition of being huge or large.
    The greatness of the mountain is impressive.
    Ang kalakihan ng bundok ay kahanga-hanga.
    the total or bulk of something.
    The size of the space in the room is enough for everyone.
    Ang kalakihan ng espasyo sa silid ay sapat para sa lahat.
    a quality of being powerful or influential.
    The greatness of his authority is undeniable.
    Ang kalakihan ng kanyang awtoridad ay hindi matawaran.

    Etymology

    from the word 'laki' which means 'bulk' or 'size'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greatness of heart
    compassion or generosity
    kalakihan ng puso

    Related Words

    size
    referring to dimension or grandeur.
    laki
    fame
    referring to popularity or acclaim.
    katanyagan

    Slang Meanings

    rich
    Their family is so well-off, they're always getting something new.
    Sobrang kalakihan ng pamilya nila, palaging may bago.
    favorite
    He's my favorite friend, I always rely on him.
    Siya ang kalakihan kong kaibigan, lagi akong nagpapabaya sa kanya.
    well-off in life
    Most of the well-off people in our barangay have nice cars.
    Halos lahat ng kalakihan sa barangay ay may magagandang kotse.