Malakilaki (en. Big size)

ma-la-ki-la-ki

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that has a large size or amount.
His big-sized house stands in the middle of the town.
Ang malakilaki niyang bahay ay nakatayo sa gitna ng bayan.
Very big or exceeding the usual.
They need a large shipment for their business.
Kailangan nila ng malakilaki na kargamento para sa kanilang negosyo.
Wide or spacious that cannot be taken lightly.
The big space offers many opportunities.
Ang malakilaki na puwang ay nagbibigay ng maraming pagkakataon.

Etymology

From the words 'big' and 'size'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

big-hearted
compassionate or generous
malakilaki ang puso

Related Words

big
Meaning of large size or amount.
malaki
size
Refers to measure or amount.
laki

Slang Meanings

Big person or very tall
Wow, my friend is so tall, he's really malakilaki!
Grabe, ang taas ng kaibigan kong 'yan, talagang malakilaki!
Grumpy or fierce-looking
He looks malakilaki, but he's actually really nice.
Parang malakilaki si kuya, pero mabait naman pala.
Strong or capable of keeping up
I hope I can be as malakilaki in basketball like him!
Sana maging malakilaki din ako sa basketball tulad niyan!