Langitlangit (en. Palate)

/laŋɪt.laŋɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the inside of the mouth that is at the top.
The roof of his mouth was injured due to hard food.
Ang langitlangit ng kanyang bibig ay nasugatan dahil sa matigas na pagkain.
In humans, it refers to the part of the mouth made up of tissues and bones.
The palate is important for speaking and eating.
Mahalaga ang langitlangit para sa pagsasalita at pagkain.
It is also used in other contexts such as describing geographical forms in certain regions.
In some essays, the palate means the range of mountains.
Sa ilan sa mga sanaysay, ang langitlangit ay ibig sabihin ang saklaw ng mga bundok.

Etymology

root words: 'heavens' and 'heavens'

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a palate
having a high or good status
may langitlangit

Related Words

mouth
The part of the body used for eating and speaking.
bibig
teeth
The hard parts inside the mouth used for chewing.
ngipin

Slang Meanings

Full of creativity or ideas
The ceiling of his new project is really impressive!
Ang langitlangit ng bagong proyekto niya ay sobrang impressive!
Alive or joyful
Wow, the ceiling of the party earlier was so much fun!
Grabe, ang langitlangit ng party kanina, ang saya!