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    Laki (en. Man)

    laki

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person of the male gender.
    Juan is a man studying in college.
    Si Juan ay isang laki na nag-aaral sa kolehiyo.
    Sometimes used as an adjective to describe body size.
    Men are generally larger than women.
    Malaki ang katawan ng mga lalaki kumpara sa mga babae.

    Etymology

    From the word 'lalaki' meaning a gender.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Body size
    Refers to the size or physique of a man.
    Laki ng katawan

    Related Words

    man
    Also refers to a male gender of a person.
    lalake
    boy
    A term referring to a young male.
    bata

    Slang Meanings

    big or tall person
    He's so big, he looks like an athlete!
    Ang laki ng katawan niya, para siyang atleta!
    loud or strong
    His voice is so loud, you can hear him even from afar.
    Ang laki ng boses niya, maririnig mo kahit sa malayo.
    heavy or difficult
    The workload I need to finish today is so heavy.
    Ang laki ng trabaho na kelangan kong tapusin ngayon.