Maalikabok (en. Dusty)

/ma.a.li.ka.bok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to an object, place, or person that is full of dust or dirt.

The table is dusty, so it needs to be cleaned.

Ang lamesa ay maalikabok kaya kailangan itong linisin.

Describes a low level of cleanliness or organization.

The room seems dusty and hasn't been tidied up in a long time.

Ang kuwarto ay tila maalikabok at hindi na-ayos sa loob ng mahabang panahon.

An environment with a concerning amount of dust in the air.

The place is dusty, so a mask is needed when entering.

Ang lugar ay maalikabok kaya't kailangan ng maskara kapag papasok.

From the root word 'alikabok' meaning dust or dirt.

dusty room

A room that is full of dust or not cleaned.

maalikabok na silid

dusty nature

A place in nature that has a high level of dust.

maalikabok na kalikasan

dust

Refers to small particles of dirt or soil that are airborne.

alikabok

dusty or neglected (often used to describe a place or object)

Their house is so dusty, it's like it's been abandoned.

Ang bahay nila, ang maalikabok na, parang hindi na nabuhay.

old and outdated (often used in a humorous context)

His computer is so old, it feels like it's part of a museum.

Yung kompyuter niya, maalikabok na, parang kasama sa museum.