Makiling (en. To be lazy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Expressing the state of being lazy or unmotivated.

Lazy people often do not progress in their tasks.

Ang mga makiling na tao ay madalas na hindi umuusad sa kanilang mga gawain.

don't be lazy

Show diligence and don't be lazy.

huwag maging makiling

thought

Refers to the state of mental understanding or decision-making that may be influenced by lazy behavior.

kaisipan

climbing

The youth are so great, they are climbing this mountain!

Ang galing ng mga kabataan, makiling sila sa bundok na ito!

studious

Juan is always studious with his lessons, that's why he has high grades.

Laging makiling sa mga aralin si Juan, kaya't mataas ang grado niya.

diligent

Because he is diligent at work, he was promoted.

Dahil makiling siya sa trabaho, umangat siya sa posisyon.