Makalaki (en. Large)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
An adjective relating to size.
The big car was taken by his brother.
Ang makalaki na kotse ay kinuha ng kanyang kapatid.
Expresses being larger than usual in size or quantity.
They have a big house in the middle of the city.
May makalaki silang bahay sa gitna ng lungsod.
Used to describe something that has a wide size.
The big dog is walking in the park.
Ang makalaki na aso ay naglalakad sa parke.

Common Phrases and Expressions

big heart
has a wide understanding or generosity
makalaki ang puso
big smile
smiling widely or happily
makalaki ang ngiti

Related Words

small
A word that expresses the opposite of makalaki.
maliit
size
A concept related to magnitude and dimension.
sukat

Slang Meanings

Big or wide, often used for things or people with a large form.
This house is really big, there's so much space!
Ang bahay na ito ay talaga namang makalaki, ang daming espasyo!
Loud or lively, often referring to people full of energy.
My group is really lively, they don't stop having fun!
Sobrang makalaki ng tropa namin, hindi tumitigil sa kakasaya!
Hyper or super excited, often used by the youth.
Wow, I was so hyper at the concert earlier, I couldn't stop dancing!
Grabe, sobrang makalaki ako kanina sa concert, di ko mapigilang sumayaw!