Kalit (en. Trap)
/ka.lit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of trap for capturing animals.
We used the trap to catch a deer in the forest.
Ginamit namin ang kalit upang mahuli ang usa sa gubat.
A device used to catch or acquire something.
The trap is an important tool in hunting.
Ang kalit ay isang mahalagang kagamitan sa pangangalakal.
verb
The action of simply catching something.
He suddenly trapped the fish from the water.
Bigla niyang kinalit ang isda mula sa tubig.
Etymology
Nature (Kalit) - hidden or accumulated not seen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
animal trap
trap for animals
kalit ng hayop
Related Words
catching
The process of gaining control or obtaining an animal or object.
paghuli
target trap
A type of trap designed for a specific kind of animal.
patibong na panghuli
Slang Meanings
A behavior of people who ask or are jealous of others.
Mark's kalit about the new guys at school, it's like he's been part of the conversation for a long time.
Ang kalit ni Mark sa mga bagong lalaki sa school, para bang matagal na siyang kasali sa usapan.
Calling someone who seems arrogant or overly sophisticated.
Who does he think he is, like a celebrity? He's so kalit!
Sino ba 'yung kala mo pang celebrity, ang kalit niya!
Action of a person who seems eager to show off their skills or wealth.
Wow, your kalit in posting expensive stuff on social media is off the charts!
Grabe 'yung kalit niyo sa pag-post ng mga mamahaling gamit sa social media!