Makalamang (en. Advantaged)

/makaˈlamang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Meaning having an advantage over others.

He has an advantage over his classmates in the field of mathematics.

Siya ay makalamang sa kanyang kaklase sa larangan ng matematika.

Describing an aspect that is better or greater than others.

Their financial situation is advantaged compared to other families in the neighborhood.

Ang kanilang pampinansyal na sitwasyon ay makalamang kumpara sa ibang pamilya sa barangay.

from the word 'kalamang' which means 'having the right or advantage'.

advantaged position

a position that has more benefits compared to others.

makalamang na posisyon

advantage

The characteristic of being superior or better than others.

kalamangan

wealthy person or someone well-off in life

Alex is so makalamang, he always studies abroad.

Sobrang makalamang ni Alex, lagi na lang siyang nag-aaral sa abroad.

knowledgeable or well-informed about something

Yo, Mike is so makalamang about gadgets, he always has the latest news.

Yo, ang makalamang kasi ni Mike sa mga gadgets, lagi siyang may bagong balita.

in a better position or not struggling in a situation

In their life, they're really makalamang, so they don't worry much.

Sa buhay nila, makalamang talaga sila, kaya hindi sila masyadong nag-aalala.