Lalin (en. Depth)

/la.lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Depth is the distance from the top to the bottom; depth.
The depth of the sea reaches several meters.
Ang lalin ng dagat ay umaabot ng maraming metro.
Depth can also refer to the level of difficulty or complication.
The depth of this problem requires thorough examination.
Ang lalin ng problemang ito ay nangangailangan ng masusing pag-aaral.
Depth is a concept that describes depth or knowledge in a subject.
His depth in science is impressive.
Ang kanyang lalin sa agham ay kahanga-hanga.

Etymology

From the root word 'la', meaning none, and 'lin' which relates to depth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

depth of the sea
The measurement from the surface of the water to the bottom of the sea.
lalin ng dagat
depth of the problem
Level of difficulty or complication of a situation.
lalin ng problema

Related Words

depth
Equivalent to depth referring to the horizontal phase of knowledge or fund.
lalim
measure
The process of determining the depth in a specific area.
sukatin

Slang Meanings

Falling or succumbing to heavy emotions.
When he learned he wouldn't graduate, he felt like a lalin that fell.
Nang malaman niyang hindi siya makaka-graduated, para siyang lalin na bumagsak.
The conversation has gotten deep or serious.
Their conversation has gotten lalin, so they stopped joking around.
Lumalin na ang usapan nila, kaya't di na sila nagkuwentuhan ng mga kalokohan.