Lalikan (en. Cushion)

lah-lee-kahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object used for resting or seating support.

He sat on the cushion while reading a book.

Umupo siya sa lalikan habang nagbabasa ng libro.

A thick fabric that can have various shapes.

The cushion on the sofa is beautiful and comfortable.

Ang lalikan sa sofa ay maganda at komportable.

A piece of material used to soothe or support the body.

I need a cushion for my back while sleeping.

Kailangan ko ng lalikan para sa aking likod habang natutulog.

Root word: 'lali'

sit on the cushion

Sit using the cushion as support.

umupo sa lalikan

pillow

Another term for cushion, usually used for sleeping.

pillow

padding

Material added for extra comfort or support.

padding

fast or swift running

Run fast on that before the boss arrives!

Lalikan mo na yan bago pa dumating si boss!

diligent or hardworking effort

We need to work hard on the project to finish it on time.

Kailangan ng lalikan sa proyekto para matapos ito sa oras.

effort to achieve a goal

Through the hard work of the students, they learned a lot.

Sa lalikan ng mga estudyante, marami silang natutunan.