Malak (en. Big)

ma-lak

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to something that has a large size or quantity.
That house is big.
Ang bahay na iyon ay malak.
Related to strength or sturdiness.
He has a strong body.
Siya ay may malak na katawan.
Quickly grew or developed.
He bought a large land for his farm.
Bumili siya ng malak na lupa para sa kanyang sakahan.

Etymology

Condition or state of being strong or robust.

Common Phrases and Expressions

big idea
A significant and broad perspective.
malak na kaisipan

Related Words

stem
The elongated part of a plant that typically supports leaves and flowers.
tangkay

Slang Meanings

Strong but only temporary
He laughed really hard when he received a gift.
Sobrang malak yung tawa niya nung nakatanggap siya ng gift.
Very angry or annoyed
He's really mad at him because he arrived late.
Malak na malak siya sa kanya kasi late na dumating.
That's enough, no need for a celebration
This is enough, we don't need a party.
Malak na 'to, hindi na kailangan ng salu-salo.