Makalula (en. Loose)

maka-loo-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Expressing the condition of not being too tight.

The loose clothing is more comfortable to wear.

Ang makalula na damit ay mas komportable isuot.

Having the characteristic of being unbound or not sticking well.

The loose winds caused the leaves to move around.

Ang mga makalula na hangin ay dahon ang umuusad sa paligid.

From the Latin word 'malulus' meaning 'loose'.

loose clothing

clothing that is comfortable and not too tight

makalula na damit

spacious

Having enough space to move comfortably.

maluwang

Old or too shaky that it's very pitiful

Your grandma is so makalula, she always seems to be suffering.

Sobrang makalula ng lola mo, parang lagi na lang siyang nahihirapan.

A combined meaning of old and poor

Here in the neighborhood, there are many makalula who their families can't take care of anymore.

Dito sa barangay, ang daming makalula na hindi na kayang alagaan ng pamilya nila.