Malangis (en. Oily)

/maˈlaŋɨs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Rich in oil or having the characteristics of oil.

The skin of the fish is oily and feels unpleasant.

Ang balat ng isda ay malangis at hindi kaaya-aya sa pakiramdam.

Not dry; slippery or soft.

This dish is oily, making it delicious to eat.

Ang putaheng ito ay malangis kaya't masarap itong kainin.

The word 'malangis' derives from the root 'langis', meaning oil or fatty.

oily food

Food rich in fat or oil.

malangis na pagkain

oil

A substance with a heavy scent often derived from plants.

langis

fat

Component of food that gives oily characteristics.

taba

a sad person

Mark seems malangis, he's going through something.

Parang malangis si Mark, may pinagdadaanan kasi siya.

soft or weak voice

Why does Ana's voice sound malangis today?

Tingin mo, bakit ang malangis ng boses ni Ana ngayon?

unable to speak properly due to emotion

He was so stunned that a lot of malangis words came out.

Nasalantong siya kaya maraming malangis na salita ang lumabas.