Malaki (en. Big)

/maˈlaki/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a size or dimension that is larger than usual.

Their house is big and beautiful.

Ang bahay nila ay malaki at maganda.

Expresses significance or capacity.

He has a big and meaningful influence in the community.

Siya ay may malaki at makabuluhang impluwensya sa komunidad.

Indicates a large amount or quantity.

He earns a large income from his business.

May malaki siyang kinikita sa kanyang negosyo.

Tagalog word derived from the root 'laki' meaning 'size or extent'.

big change

there is a big change or progress.

malaki ang pagbabago

size

Refers to the measurement or dimension of an object.

laki

wide

Indicates a size or extent that is more than usual.

malawak

Big stomach (referring to someone who is fat)

Wow, it seems like his stomach has gotten big from eating too much fast food.

Grabe, parang malaki na ang tiyan niya sa sobrang pagkain ng fast food.

Big heart (referring to someone who is generous or kind-hearted)

Sister has a big heart; she helps all the children in the community.

Ang laki ng puso ni ate, lahat ng bata sa barangay tinutulungan niya.

Big impact (referring to a significant influence or effect)

Social media has a big impact on today's youth.

Malaki ang impact ng social media sa mga kabataan ngayon.