Malakihan (en. Large-scale)

/malaˈkihan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a size or amount that is large.
The project turned out to be a large-scale success.
Ang proyekto ay naging isang malakihan na tagumpay.
Referring to actions or performances conducted on a wide scale.
Large-scale farming contributes to the economy.
Ang malakihan na pagsasaka ay nakakatulong sa ekonomiya.
Possessing knowledge or skills focused on large-scale aspects.
They have a large-scale perspective in business.
Sila ay may malakihan na pananaw sa negosyo.

Etymology

from the word 'laki' meaning 'big' with the suffix '-han' indicating habit or manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

large-scale project
A project with a large scope or amount.
malakihan ang proyekto
large-scale business
A business that operates on a large scale.
malakihan ang negosyo

Related Words

large-scale
A form of adjective used to describe things that have a large size or amount.
malakihan
size
The root word meaning size or volume.
laki

Slang Meanings

big income or profits from business
Their business is really big, they earn millions every month.
Ang negosyo nila ay talagang malakihan, kumikita sila ng milyon kada buwan.
big event or party
Their big celebration was so much fun, there were so many people!
Sobrang saya ng malakihan na kasiyahan nila, ang daming tao!