Lambi (en. Long)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having long measurements or length.
The length of her dress reaches the floor.
Ang lambi ng kanyang damit ay umaabot sa sahig.
Describing excessive stretching of something.
The length of her hair shows the proper styling.
Ang lambi ng kanyang buhok ay nagpapakita ng tamang pagkakaayos.
Refers to the length or distance of something from one end to another.
The length of the road is difficult to travel during the rainy season.
Ang lambi ng kalsada ay mahirap lakbayin sa tag-ulan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make someone long for something
To prolong someone's attention or hope.
lambingin ang isang tao
length of summer
Similar to showing the extent of a period.
lambi ng tag-araw

Related Words

length
Refers to the measurement from one end to another.
haba
to lengthen
A term referring to the process of making longer.
pahaba

Slang Meanings

Long
Where have you been? Your hair is so long!
Saan ka galing? Ang lambi ng buhok mo!
Long (in terms of time)
Our conversation last night was so long, it felt like we were never going to finish.
Ang lambi ng usapan namin kagabi, para tayong hindi natatapos.
Lengthy
Because of the long train, I was late for work.
Dahil sa lambi ng tren, nalate ako sa trabaho.