Labis (en. Excess)

/ˈla.bis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Excessive or more than what is necessary.
Excess food causes sickness.
Ang labis na pagkain ay nagdudulot ng sakit.
Provides greater value or quantity.
Excessive love can harm the relationship.
Ang labis na pag-ibig ay maaaring makasama sa relasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excessive happiness
Very much happiness or joy.
labis na kaligayahan
excessive worry
Too much thinking about things.
labis na pag-aalala

Related Words

excess
A similar meaning to labis describing an excessive quantity or amount.
sobra
more
Expresses emphasis on a greater quantity or level.
higit

Slang Meanings

excess, too much amount or level
I'm excessively happy at my birthday party!
Labis ang saya ko sa birthday party ko!
weird, unusual
Dude, what he did is excessive, right? It's like he's not in his right mind!
Dude, labis yung ginawa niya, ha? Parang wala sa sarili!
awesome, intense
Wow, his performance at the concert was awesome!
Grabe, labis yung performance niya sa concert!