Mabikas (en. Resilient)

/ma-bi-kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Not easily broken; sturdy.
These materials are resilient, so they can be used for heavy tasks.
Ang mga materyales na ito ay mabikas, kaya't maaari silang gamitin sa mga mabigat na gawain.
Ability to recover from trials or hardships.
The resilient nature of humans allows for growth even in the midst of a crisis.
Ang mabikas na kalikasan ng tao ay nagbibigay daan para sa pag-unlad kahit sa gitna ng krisis.
Self-assured; steadfast in beliefs.
Her resilient character saw her through dark times.
Ang kanyang mabikas na karakter ay nakakita ng liwanag sa mga madilim na sandali.

Etymology

From the root word 'bika' meaning 'strong', combined with the adjectival prefix 'ma'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resilient mindset
Ability to recover or adapt to situations.
mabikas na pag-iisip
robust spirit
Strong spirit despite challenges.
mabikas na diwa

Related Words

fight
The effort or struggle against challenges.
laban
success
Achieving success despite obstacles.
pagtatagumpay

Slang Meanings

Powerful and fierce.
A powerful person stepped down from the stage, so everyone was amazed.
Isang mabikas na tao ang bumaba sa entablado, kaya lahat ay napahanga.
Diligent or hardworking.
He is diligent at work, so he is always recognized by the boss.
Mabikas siya sa trabaho, kaya lagi siyang kinikilala ng boss.
Quick or active.
His movements in basketball are quick, he outplays all his opponents.
Mabikas ang kanyang mga galaw sa basketball, talo niya lahat ng kalaban.