Liyat (en. Stretch)

/liˈjat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of elongating or expanding something.
Stretch your muscles after the workout.
Liyatin mo ang iyong mga kalamnan pagkatapos ng ehersisyo.
The act of expanding or extending.
I saw him stretch his hands above his head.
Nakita ko siyang liyatin ang kanyang mga kamay sa ibabaw ng kanyang ulo.
The act of performing an action that elongates.
In the morning, he loves to stretch his body before work.
Sa umaga, mahilig siyang liyatin ang kanyang katawan bago magtrabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stretch the body
do exercises to stretch the muscles
liyatin ang katawan

Related Words

stretch
a state of reaching and elongating the body.
unat

Slang Meanings

beautiful or sexy
Your outfit is great, you're so liyat!
Ang ganda ng suot mo, ang liyat mo!
fair-skinned or tall
Who is that liyat? Looks like a model!
Sino 'yang liyat na 'yan? Mukhang model!
flirty or seductive
Wow, she's so liyat when she talks!
Grabe siya, ang liyat niyang makipag-usap!