Lakihan (en. Enlarge)
[la-ki-han]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Make the size or amount of something larger.
We need to enlarge the rooms to accommodate more people.
Kailangan nating lakihan ang mga silid upang makapasok ang mas maraming tao.
To increase an object synonymous with addition.
Enlarge the coin to make it heavier.
Lakihan mo ang barya upang maging mas mabigat.
The process of expanding something.
By enlarging the community, we can reach more people.
Sa pag-lakihan ng komunidad, mas marami tayong maabot na tao.
Etymology
from the word 'laki' meaning size or measure
Common Phrases and Expressions
Make the clouds larger.
Enlarge your dreams.
Lakihan mo ang ulap.
Related Words
size
Common size or amount of something.
laki
big size
A size that is larger than usual.
laki-laki
Slang Meanings
to make bigger or more pronounced
Make your voice louder so you can be heard!
Lakihan mo ang boses mo para marinig ka!
leader or head person in a group
Who's the leader here? Is it older brother or older sister?
Sino ang lakihan dito? Si kuya o si ate?