Larga (en. Long)
/lar-ga/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referred to as 'larga' when an object has a large size from end to end.
The long road is easily passable for vehicles.
Ang larga na kalsada ay madaling daanan ng mga sasakyan.
Expressing length or depth.
Choose a long dress for your occasion.
Pumili ka ng larga na damit para sa iyong okasyon.
Can mean spacious or roomy.
The spacious room is comfortable for many.
Ang larga na silid ay komportable para sa marami.
Etymology
Kilala ang salitang 'larga' mula sa Espanyol na nangangahulugang 'mahaba' o 'maluwang'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
long period of time
To last for a long time.
larga ng panahon
long life
A long life or longevity.
larga ang buhay
Related Words
length
Measurement from one end to the other.
length
width
Measurement from one side to the other.
width
Slang Meanings
to leave or escape
Let's go already, we might get caught!
Larga na tayo, baka mahuli tayo!
to rush or hurry up
Hurry up, we might be late for class!
Larga na, baka mahuli na tayo sa klase!
to leave with a friend
Mark and I are going out later, join us.
Larga kami ni Mark mamaya, samahan mo kami.