Laiko (en. Indigenous)

/lajˈko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person belonging to a local community, typically with its own culture and traditions.

Indigenous people have a unique way of life rooted in their land.

Ang mga laiko ay may natatanging paraan ng pamumuhay na nakaugat sa kanilang lupa.

People who lived in a particular area before the arrival of foreigners.

The indigenous people of the country have a rich history before the arrival of colonizers.

Ang laiko ng bansa ay mayaman sa kasaysayan bago dumating ang mga mananakop.

Derived from a twin Hebrew word.

indigenous race

Refers to people from a local race with their own culture.

laiko na lahi

indigenous

A person or group originally from a particular place.

katutubo

A person who loves sweets.

Just kidding, are you a 'laiko'? You have a sweet tooth!

Kunwari lang yan, 'laiko' ka ba? Sinu-sweet tooth mo pala!

A kind or generous person.

Your coworker is so nice, they're a 'laiko'!

Ang bait naman ng katrabaho mo, 'laiko' siya!