Lalikin (en. To be made larger)

/laˈlikin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of growing or increasing in size.
The green onion will grow larger when given the right nutrients.
Ang berdeng sibuyas ay lalakin kapag dinagdagan ng tamang nutrisyon.
The process of strengthening or improving quality.
The project will be enhanced next year when additional funding is secured.
Ang proyekto ay lalakin sa susunod na taon kapag nakakuha ng karagdagang pondo.
The expansion of meaning or significance of something.
It is important to enlarge knowledge to the new generations.
Mahalagang lalikin ang mga kaalaman sa mga bagong henerasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to grow the business
to expand the business
lalakin ang negosyo

Related Words

size
The dimension or amount of something.
laki
increase
The increase or growth in the number of people or things.
paramihan

Slang Meanings

Handsome guy
Do you think he's a handsome guy or not?
Tingin mo, lalikin siya o hindi?
Popular with women
He's always the handsome guy at the party, so many girls admire him.
Laging ito ang lalikin sa party, maraming girls na humahanga sa kanya.
Different kind of beauty
He has a unique charm; he's not like other people.
Ang lalikin niya, hindi siya tulad ng ibang mga tao.