Lakoniko (en. Laconic)

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Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Describes a way of speaking or writing that is brief and direct.

Sometimes, laconic responses are more effective than long explanations.

Minsan, ang mga lakonikong sagot ay mas epektibo kaysa sa mahahabang paliwanag.

A style of communication that does not contain excess words.

His laconic style showed his confidence.

Ang lakoniko niyang estilo ay nagpakita ng kanyang tiwala sa sarili.

Often used in classical literature to express ideas clearly and understandably.

Agents of laconic language are often more comprehensible to listeners.

Ang mga ahente ng lakonikong wika ay madalas na mas naiintindihan ng nakikinig.

laconic response

brief and direct answer

lakoniko ang sagot

laconic speech

style of speaking that is not lengthy

lakoniko ang pananalita

concise

Describes something that is brief yet complete and clear.

konciso

direct

A way of expressing that is straightforward without unnecessary embellishments.

tuwiran

Feeling butterflies in the stomach

Wow, it feels like the end of the world when I'm with her, so lakoniko!

Grabe, parang wakas na ng mundo kapag kasama ko siya, sobrang lakoniko!

Overly enthusiastic or trying hard to be the center of attention

He's always lakoniko in group projects, everyone wants to impress him!

Lagi siyang lakoniko sa mga group projects, lahat gusto siyang pahalagahan!

Being secretive or shy, especially about romantic feelings

I used to be lakoniko with my crushes, didn't know how to express it.

Dati akong lakoniko sa mga crush ko, di ko alam paano sabihin.