Malikot (en. Restless)

/maliˈkot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A characteristic showing excessive movement or restlessness.

The children are restless whenever there are visitors.

Ang mga bata ay malikot sa tuwing may mga bisita.

Showing uncertainty or being unable to stay still.

He is fidgety while waiting for his creation.

Siya ay malikot habang nag-aantay sa kanyang paglikha.

Always moving or busy with something.

His very nature is restless; he can't start his homework.

Ang kanya mismong katangian ay malikot; hindi siya makapagsimula sa kanyang takdang-aralin.

Formed from the root word ‘likot’ which means being lively or busy.

restless child

A child full of energy and excessive movement.

malikot na bata

fidgety fingers

Fingers that are always busy or restless.

mga malikot na daliri

fidget

The root word of malikot, meaning to move around.

likot

too lively or loves to move around

The kid is really restless, always doing something!

Ang bata, malikot talaga, ang daming pinaggagagawa!

very lively or excited

Wow, she's so restless with joy because her idol has arrived!

Grabe, malikot siya sa saya sa balitang dumating na ang idolo niya!

not able to sit still

He can't stay still in his seat, he's really restless.

Hindi siya mapakali sa kanyang upuan, talagang malikot.