Makaitlo (en. Thrice)

/makai'tlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates three times or occurrences.
This must be done thrice for it to be complete.
Dapat itong gawin makaitlo upang ito'y maging ganap.

Etymology

from the root word 'kaitlo' meaning to have three instances or three times.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do this thrice
Perform a task three times.
gawin ito makaitlo

Related Words

kaitlo
Adjective related to the number three.
kaitlo

Slang Meanings

Socializing or hanging out outside of family or connecting with other people.
We hung out at the mall yesterday, it was fun!
Nagmakaitlo kami sa mall kahapon, ang saya!
Joining activities with friends.
We should hang out later at the concert.
Dapat tayong makaitlo mamaya sa concert.
Participating in something unfamiliar but looks fun.
Try to join for the first time on the camping trip.
Subukan mong makaitlo sa unang pagkakataon sa camping trip.