Kalyista (en. Fencer)

ka-lyis-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who trains or competes with a sword or blade.
He is a well-known fencer who participates in national competitions.
Siya ay isang kilalang kalyista na kalahok sa mga pambansang paligsahan.
Someone skilled in the discipline of combat with blades.
Many are looking for a teacher to learn how to be a fencer.
Maraming naghahanap ng guro upang matutong maging kalyista.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be a fencer
To acquire proficiency in combat with a sword or blade.
Maging kalyista

Related Words

combat
A process or activity of overcoming in a fight.
pakikipaglaban
blade
A type of sharp blade, commonly used in combat.
kalis

Slang Meanings

national mistress (a derogatory term for mistress)
Oh my, Gemma really is a kalyista in Marco's life!
Naku, si Gemma, talaga namang isang kalyista sa buhay ni Marco!
someone who steals other people's boyfriends/girlfriends
Lara is known as a kalyista, she's always the reason for people's breakups.
Kilala si Lara bilang kalyista, lagi na lang siya ang dahilan ng breakup ng mga tao.