Makalas (en. To be discovered)

/makalas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Have the capacity to discover or identify in a way.

His ideas are really striking and noticeable.

Ang kanyang mga ideya ay talagang makalas at kapansin-pansin.

Can potentially become popular or known.

He had a striking perspective in his art.

Nagkaroon siya ng makalas na pananaw sa kanyang sining.

Root word: 'kala' which means 'possibility' or 'intention.'

striking idea

ideas or thoughts that are hard to forget due to their unique characteristics.

makalas na ideya

to be recognized

the ability to be recognized or discovered by others.

makilala

smooth; cool

Wow, your performance at the event earlier was so cool!

Grabe, ang makalas ng performance niyo sa event kanina!

talented; skilled

I'm impressed with you! You're really skilled at drawing.

Bilib ako sa'yo! Talagang makalas ka sa pag-drawing.

strong; affluent

That's really something, that person is affluent in life, they have many businesses.

Iba talaga 'yan, makalas yan sa buhay, marami siyang negosyo.