Malandi (en. Flirtatious)
ma-lan-di
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows excessive interest or attraction to another person playfully.
She is flirtatious in her actions, attracting a lot of attention.
Siya ay malandi sa kanyang mga kilos na nagdudulot ng maraming pansin.
Used to describe a person with a lively personality seeking romantic partners.
Her flirtatious nature allowed her to meet many people.
Ang kanyang malandi na ugali ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya na makilala ang maraming tao.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You're flirtatious!
A statement that might imply teasing someone who is playful or flirtatious.
Malandi ka!
Related Words
allure
A characteristic that brings attraction or interest from others.
pang-akit
Slang Meanings
acting flirtatiously or seductively
She always acts flirtatiously when she's with her coworkers.
Laging malandi ang datingan niya tuwing kasama yung mga kasama sa trabaho.
playful or flirtatious
She does a lot of playful gestures in front of her crush.
Ang dami niyang malandi na kilos sa harap ng crush niya.
overly affectionate or sweet in a showy way
Those overly affectionate people seem to always want attention.
Yung mga malandi na tao, parang lagi pang nagpapakapansin.
showing off or flaunting one's charms
Don't be too showy; not everyone will fall for that.
Huwag kang malandi, hindi lahat ng tao bibigay sa ganyan.