Lukan (en. Jalousie)

/lu-kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of window with adjustable slats that can control airflow and light.

Our house has a jalousie in the living room that provides a beautiful view.

Ang aming bahay ay mayroong lukan sa sala na nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin.

A window that allows ventilation even when closed.

It's easy to open the jalousie even when it rains because it has slats.

Madaling magbukas ng lukan kahit na umuulan dahil may mga slats ito.

open the lukan

Adjust the slats of the window to let in air.

buksan ang lukan

window

An opening in a wall with glass that allows light and air into a room.

bintana

because of excessive concern or pity

I'm just feeling pity for him because it seems like things went really badly for him.

Luka na lang ako sa kanya kasi parang ang sama ng sinapit niya.

the state of having problems or suffering

My life is really a mess, it's like the problems just never end!

Lukan na talaga iyang buhay ko, parang walang katapusan ang mga problema!