Lati (en. Beat)

/ˈlati/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The beat is the regular oscillation of rise and fall of something, often used in the context of the heart.

The beat of her heart quickened whenever she was nervous.

Ang lati ng kanyang puso ay mas mabilis sa tuwing siya'y kinakabahan.

'Lati' can also be seen as a symbol of life or emotion in music.

The beat's rhythm in the song gives movement to the people.

Ang ritmo ng lati sa kanta ay nagbibigay ng galaw sa mga tao.

From the Spanish word 'latido', meaning beat or pulse.

heartbeat

the beat of the heart, commonly used to describe the emotions being felt.

lati ng puso

beat

Refers to the regular throbbing or pulse of the heart.

tibok

Said to mean something insignificant or unimportant.

That's fine, it's just lati.

Ayos lang yan, lati lang naman yun.

A term used for schools or people who waste time.

Here comes Juan again, he's just talking about lati.

Nandiyan na naman si Juan, puro lati lang ang sinasabi.