Kaliskis (en. Scales)

/ka.list.kis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Hard pieces of skin or material that cover the body of certain animals, such as fish or snakes.
The scales of the fish provide protection to its body.
Ang mga kaliskis ng isda ay nagbibigay ng proteksyon sa kanilang katawan.
Color or pattern on the surface of some animals' skin that resembles scales.
The skin of the lizard has many colorful scales.
Ang balat ng butiki ay may maraming makukulay na kaliskis.
A unit of measurement used in weighing and measuring.
A scale is needed for weighing ingredients in the kitchen.
Kinakailangan ang kaliskis sa pagtimbang ng mga sangkap sa kusina.

Etymology

Sinasalamin mula sa anyo ng mga kaliskis ng isda at iba pang hayop

Common Phrases and Expressions

fish scales
The hard pieces that cover the body of fish.
kaliskis ng isda

Related Words

snake scales
A type of scale found on a snake's body that provides protection and aids in movement.
kaliskis ng ahas
molting
The process of shedding scales from the skin of some animals as a symbol of their growth.
hidrosis

Slang Meanings

Hiding true feelings; masking behind another persona.
When he lies, it seems like there's a scale in his mind telling him what to say.
Kapag nagsisinungaling siya, parang may kaliskis sa utak niya na nag-uutos kung ano ang sasabihin.
Calm or stable state of mind; not easily affected by stress.
Even when chaos surrounds, he's chill, like there's a scale in his mind.
Kahit na nagkakagulo sa paligid, chill lang siya, parang may kaliskis sa isip niya.
Expected balance and orderly situation in life.
You need a scale in your life to know where you're headed.
Kailangan mo ng kaliskis sa buhay mo para malaman mo kung saan ka papunta.