Kalaliman (en. Depth)
/kalaˈlimaɳ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Level of depth or low level of something.
The depth of the ocean reaches over a mile.
Ang kalaliman ng dagat ay umaabot ng higit sa isang milyang.
State of being deep in emotion or thought.
His depth of thought inspires many.
Ang kanyang kalaliman sa pag-iisip ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa marami.
Profound or thorough understanding of a subject.
The depth of his knowledge in science is impressive.
Ang kalaliman ng kanyang kaalaman sa agham ay kahanga-hanga.
Etymology
From the word 'lalim' meaning 'depth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to express the depth of one's feelings
To express what a person truly feels.
sabihin ang kalaliman ng mga damdamin
Related Words
depth
A quality describing the distance from the surface down.
lalim
deep
Emphasizes a higher level of depth, possibly emotional or physical.
malalim
Slang Meanings
deep thoughts or ideas
Wow, the depth of our conversation earlier felt like it happened in an art film.
Grabe, ang kalaliman ng usapan natin kanina, parang nangyari sa isang art film.
intense feeling or emotion
In the depth of the pain I'm feeling, I feel like I might not be able to get up.
Sa kalaliman ng sakit na nararamdaman ko, pakiramdam ko ay parang hindi na ako makakabangon.
mysterious aspect of something
The depth of her eyes seems to hold secrets I haven't yet uncovered.
Ang kalaliman ng kanyang mga mata parang may mga lihim na hindi ko pa nalalaman.