Malilom (en. Deep)

ma-li-lom

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word that describes the depth of something.
The deep part of the sea contains many sea birds.
Ang malilom na bahagi ng dagat ay naglalaman ng maraming mga ibon-dagat.
Depth that indicates the weight or impact of something.
The depth of his discussions has a significant effect on his decision.
Ang malilom ng kanyang ilang tinalakay ay may malaking epekto sa kanyang desisyon.
verb
To reach or go deep into something.
He had to dive deep into the river to cross it.
Kinailangan niyang malilom ang ilog upang makatawid.

Etymology

from the word 'lomi' meaning 'deep' or 'to submerge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep water
water that is deep.
malilom na tubig

Related Words

depth
A process indicating reaching depth.
lumi

Slang Meanings

dirty or unclean
The dirty clothes can't be worn to the party.
Ang malilom na damit ay hindi ko na masusuot sa party.
not pleasant
The smell of the unappetizing food, I can't stand it any longer.
Yung amoy ng malilom na pagkain, hindi ko na kayang tiisin.
a burden or pain
This troublesome situation is causing me stress.
Itong malilom na sitwasyon na ito ay nagbibigay sa akin ng stress.