Likuan (en. Ledge)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A solid piece of land or object protruding from a wall or structure.
He sat on the ledge of the building to rest.
Umupo siya sa likuan ng gusali upang magpahinga.
A collection of rocks or other materials used to form a structure.
The ledge of the mountain offers a beautiful view.
Ang likuan ng bundok ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin.
Point or part where an upper section of a house or building ends.
The ledge of the house is very colorful in the summer.
Ang likuan ng bahay ay napaka makulay noong tag-init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sit on the ledge
Climb or sit on a protruding part of something.
Umupo sa likuan

Related Words

arrangement
The process of organizing or constructing something to form a new structure.
pagsasaayos
foundation
The base or fundamental part of a structure meant to support its standing parts.
pundasyon

Slang Meanings

Tall tale or exaggeration
Do you need a likuan? They said so many things, but none of it was true.
Kailangan mo ba ng likuan? Ang dami nilang sinabi, pero hindi naman totoo.
Talking a lot, often irresponsibly
Don't listen anymore, that's just likuan!
Huwag ka na makinig, likuan lang 'yan!
Gossip or rumor
What you heard from Mark, that's just likuan, don't take it seriously.
Yung narinig mo kay Mark, likuan lang 'yan, wag mo seryosohin.