Kilit (en. Lock)

kee-lit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object used to close or secure a door, cabinet, or any type of container.

I need a new lock for my door.

Kailangan ko ng bagong kilit para sa aking pintuan.

A system or mechanism ensuring that something closed cannot be easily opened.

The car lock is automatic.

Ang kilit ng sasakyan ay awtomatiko.

Safety or protection from unauthorized access.

The lock is important to maintain the security of the house.

Ang kilit ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang seguridad ng bahay.

From the Spanish word 'llave'.

locked

A state where an object is closed using a lock.

nakakandado

key

An object used to open a lock.

susi

locking mechanism

The process of securing something with a lock.

kilitian

favorite

This is my favorite thing, like a key that seems impossible to lose.

Ito ang paborito kong gamit, parang kilit na parang imposible nang mawala.

shortcut or way

Let's go that way, there's a key that's shorter than the old one.

Doon tayo dumaan, may kilit na mas maikli kay sa dati.

key to success

Hard work and perseverance are the keys to success.

Ang sipag at tiyaga ang kilit sa tagumpay.