Laksan (en. Strength)

/lak-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Strength is the ability of a person or thing to exert force.
The strength of the storm caused significant damage.
Ang lakas ng bagyo ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala.
It can also refer to the durability of a material.
The strength of steel is used in building construction.
Ang lakas ng bakal ay ginagamit sa pagpapatayo ng mga gusali.
A state of physical strength or ability.
Sufficient strength is needed to lift heavy objects.
Kailangan ang sapat na lakas upang makabuhat ng mabigat na bagay.

Etymology

from the word 'strength'

Common Phrases and Expressions

strength of spirit
the courage or resilience in the face of fear or hardship
lakas ng loob

Related Words

strong
an adjective referring to the outcome of strength.
malakas

Slang Meanings

chill, relax
It's okay, let's just chill later after class.
Sige lang, laksan na lang tayo mamaya after ng klase.
easy, no worries
Life is easy, nothing to worry about.
Laksan lang ang buhay, walang dapat ipag-alala.
to take it easy
Just take it easy on that exam, you got this!
Laksan mo lang 'yang exam, kaya mo yan!