Lirip (en. Chant)

/liˈrip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of singing or recitation that has rhythm.

The boys practiced by creating chants during their games.

Ang mga batang lalaki ay nag-ehersisyo sa pamamagitan ng paglikha ng lirip sa kanilang mga laro.

A literary form often accompanied by music.

The chants of the poets convey emotions in their poems.

Ang lirip ng mga makata ay nagbibigay ng damdamin sa kanilang mga tula.

Singing or reciting aimed at motivating or inspiring.

Chants are commonly used at gatherings to uplift the spirits of the people.

Ang lirip ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga pagtitipon upang itaas ang diwa ng mga tao.

chant of victory

A singing or recitation associated with celebration or triumph.

lirip ng tagumpay

chant at a celebration

A type of chant used at joyful occasions.

lirip sa kasiyahan

phrase

A word or group of words that form part of a chant.

kataga

melody

The tune or sound accompanying the chant.

melodiya

Sometimes used as a term for 'fortune teller' who always brings bad news.

Stay away from Marco, he's a lirip, always bringing bad vibes.

Iwasan mo si Marco, lirip siya, laging nagdadala ng bad vibes.

Common term for people who love to spread negative gossip.

Julie's as much of a lirip as the gossipers in the barangay.

Kasing lirip lang ni Julie ang mga chismosa sa barangay.