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    Mailap (en. Elusive)

    ma-i-lap

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Difficult to catch or obtain.
    The elusive animal is often not caught by hunters.
    Ang mailap na hayop ay madalas hindi nahuhuli ng mga manghuhuli.
    Not easily understood or recognizable.
    Her elusive smile added mystery to her character.
    Ang kanyang mailap na ngiti ay nagbigay ng misteryo sa kanyang pagkatao.
    Uncertain or not definite.
    The elusive answer to his question raised doubts among everyone.
    Ang mailap na sagot sa kanyang tanong ay nagbigay-duda sa lahat.

    Etymology

    This originates from the root word 'lap' which means to detect or to find difficult.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elusive opportunity
    An opportunity that is difficult to seize or achieve.
    mailap na pagkakataon
    elusive solution
    An unclear or difficult solution to a problem.
    mailap na solusyon

    Related Words

    combination
    A combination of two things that are hard to define or grasp.
    kumbinasyon
    danger
    A situation that brings uncertain risks or challenges.
    panganib

    Slang Meanings

    hard to talk to or approach
    That person is hard to talk to, doesn't just chat easily.
    Mailap 'yan, hindi basta-basta nag-uusap.
    hesitant or shy
    That person is just shy when it comes to new people.
    Mailap lang 'yan pagdating sa mga bagong tao.
    not very interested
    He's hard to convince with arguments, seems uninterested.
    Mailap siya sa mga argumento, parang ayaw maniwala.