Ladlad (en. To reveal)

lad-lad

Meaning & Definition

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verb
An act of showing or presenting something.
He revealed his talents on stage.
Ladlad ang kanyang mga talento sa entablado.
To express something that is hidden or secret.
Maria is set to reveal her true feelings.
Nakatakdang ladladin ni Maria ang kanyang tunay na nararamdaman.

Etymology

From the root 'lad' meaning 'to give' or 'to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unfold the flag
Showing one's identity or authority.
ladlad ang bandera
unfold feelings
Expressing one's feelings.
ladlad ng damdamin

Related Words

show
The action of displaying something or an idea.
ipakita
reveal
The act of making something known that was previously unknown.
reveal

Slang Meanings

To come out or show one's true self, usually in the context of being gay.
He has come out to people, and he is very proud of who he is.
Ladlad na siya sa mga tao, at proud na proud siya sa kanyang pagkatao.
To be true or to express feelings, especially about one's sexuality.
You should come out to your classmates so you won't have a hard time.
Dapat ladlad ka na sa mga kaklase mo, para hindi ka mahirapan.