Liksi (en. Agility)

/lik-si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Knowledge or quality of being quick or light in movement.
The agility of the athlete helped him win the race.
Ang liksi ng atleta ay nakatulong sa kanya na manalo sa karera.
Ability to make quick movements or reactions.
The agility of his hands helped him create art.
Ang liksi ng kanyang kamay ay nakatulong sa kanya sa paglikha ng sining.
verb
To become quick or light in movement.
He tried to quicken his movements on stage.
Sinikap niyang liksiin ang kanyang mga galaw sa entablado.

Etymology

from the word 'liksi' meaning quick or light in movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

agility of the body
The ability to move quickly and lightly.
liksi ng katawan

Related Words

speed
Refers to quick action.
bilis
decision-making
The ability to make quick decisions.
dahil

Slang Meanings

effort or striving
He is really quick in races to join the contest!
Liksi talaga siya sa mga takbuhan para makasali sa laban!
quick to act
You really have to be quick in grabbing this opportunity!
Kailangan mo talagang maging liksi sa pagkuha ng opportunity na ito!
resourceful or strategic
With his quickness, he always has a plan on how to get through situations.
Sa pagiging liksi niya, lagi siyang may plano kung paano makakaligtas sa mga sitwasyon.