Kasinlaki (en. As big as)
/ka.sin.'la.ki/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expresses similarity in size.
His bag is as big as my bag.
Ang kanyang bag ay kasinlaki ng aking bag.
Used to compare the size of two objects.
The road is as big as the river.
Ang daan ay kasinlaki ng ilog.
Etymology
A Tagalog term composed of 'kas' (like) and 'laki' (size or dimension).
Common Phrases and Expressions
as big as an elephant
refers to something that is very large.
kasinlaki ng elepante
Related Words
size
Refers to the measurement or dimension of an object.
laki
similar
Means having likeness or resemblance.
katulad
Slang Meanings
as big as an elephant
His stomach is as big as an elephant because of overeating.
Ang tiyan niya, kasing laki ng elepante sa sobrang pagkain.
as big as a house
His shoes are as big as a house! For several people!
Yung sapatos niya, kasing laki ng bahay! Para sa kahit ilang tao!
as big as a well
There's no more space, my bag is as big as a well!
Wala nang puwang, kasing laki ng balon ang bag ko!