Lalaki (en. Man)

lah-lah-kee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the male gender.
He is a kind man.
Siya ay isang mabait na lalaki.
A younger male person.
There are young boys in the park.
Mayroong mga batang lalaki sa parke.
Attractive qualities of a man.
Many women are attracted to this handsome man.
Maraming mga babae ang nahuhumaling sa guwapong lalaking ito.

Etymology

Originated from Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

smart man
a man with a high level of knowledge or intelligence
matalinong lalaki
hardworking man
a man who is diligent and full of energy
masigasig na lalaki

Related Words

grit
the quality of being firm or resilient as a man.
gilas
hero
A man who has become a symbol of bravery and heroism.
hero

Slang Meanings

Guy or Bro
Hey, bro! You've been gone for a while.
Kumusta, bro? Ang tagal mong nawala.
Dude
Dude, let's go have some fun!
Dude, tara na sa saya!
Lodi (idol)
My idol is Carlos.
Ang lodi ko na lalaki ay si Carlos.
Tito (uncle, used informally)
Who is that guy that you call your uncle?
Sino ba 'yang tito mo na lalaki?