Kinalabsan (en. Exposed)
/ki.nal.a.bs.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of going out or exposing something or someone.
This child exposed his toys to the sun.
Kinalabsan ng batang ito ang kanyang mga laruan sa araw.
The condition of being uncovered or revealed in a particular place.
Upon the exposure of his secret, he became happy.
Sa kinalabsan ng kanyang lihim, siya ay naging masaya.
Etymology
The word 'kinalabsan' comes from the root word 'labas' meaning 'out' or 'outside' combined with the prefix 'kina' which denotes an action or condition.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exposed to light
became illuminated or something that was hidden is now visible.
kinalabsan ng liwanag
Related Words
out
The concept or idea of something being outside or out.
labas
out
The state of something that is no longer hidden.
nakalabas
Slang Meanings
appreciated
He appreciated my efforts in our project.
Kinalabsan niya yung mga effort ko sa project natin.
turned on
I was turned on by how good he is at performing.
Kinalabsan ako sa galing niya sa pagperform.
recognized
He was recognized in the community for his skills in sports.
Kinalabsan siya sa community dahil sa kanyang galing sa sports.
inspired
I was inspired by his life story.
Kinalabsan ako sa kwento ng buhay niya.