Linya (en. Line)

lin-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A straight mark with two ends.
He drew a line on the white paper.
Gumuhit siya ng linya sa puting papel.
A series of related things or people arranged in sequence.
There is a line of people in front of the store.
May linya ng mga tao sa harap ng tindahan.
A limitation or boundary.
Do not cross the line of the law.
Huwag lumampas sa linya ng batas.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'línea'

Common Phrases and Expressions

line of life
a symbol showing the quality of a person's life.
linya ng buhay
to line up
to arrange in sequence.
maglinya

Related Words

line patterns
a design or pattern of lines.
linya-linya

Slang Meanings

Saying a line or a witty joke.
As long as you're with friends, there's always a line for every situation.
Basta may kasama kang mga kaibigan, laging may linya para sa mga sitwasyon.
Something or someone that is attractive or cool.
Your outfit is nice, you’re so cool!
Ang ganda ng outfit mo, ang linya mo!
A proper sequence or system.
Your life now has a line, it’s like organized.
Ang buhay mo ngayon, may linya na, parang organized.
Having a crush on someone.
I have a line on my crush, but he/she doesn't know.
May linya ako sa crush ko, pero di niya alam.