Malati (en. Sick)

/maˈla.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates a state of being sick or ill.

I can't go to school because I'm sick.

Hindi ako makapasok sa paaralan dahil ako'y malati.

From the word 'lati' meaning 'sick' or 'ill'.

sick in the body

Indicates having a physical illness.

malati sa katawan

sick at heart

Indicates emotional pain or sadness.

malati ng puso

illness

A condition of the body that causes pain or discomfort.

karamdaman

medicine

Substances used to treat sickness or illness.

gamot

Flirty or seductive

Many of his classmates follow him because he's so fun, he's like a flirt.

Ang dami niyang kaklase na sumusunod sa kanya kasi ang saya niya, parang malati siya.

Fond of talking or bonding

That's fine, he's always sociable with people, so it's easy for him to find company.

Ayos lang yun, malati naman siya sa mga tao, kaya madali lang makahanap ng kasama.

Loving or sweet

Every Valentine's, his surprises for his girlfriend are super sweet!

Tuwing Valentine's, ang mga surpresa niya sa girlfriend niya, sobrang malati!