Maliyab (en. Slippery)

/ma-li-yab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to the quality of being slippery or difficult to hold.

The bathroom floor is slippery, so caution is required.

Ang sahig ng banyo ay maliyab kaya't kinakailangan ng ingat.

Description of something that can be slippery, such as walls covered with ice.

The road is slippery in winter due to ice.

Maliyab ang daan sa winter dahil sa nagyelo.

Gives the idea that something may cause harm if caution is not taken.

This situation is slippery; we need to plan carefully.

Maliyab ang sitwasyong ito, kailangan nating magplano ng maayos.

Slippery road

A road that is difficult to traverse due to being slippery.

Maliyab na daan

slippery

Another word that describes being slippery or hard to hold.

madulas

self-important

Marco has such a big head, he's so full of himself in his stories.

Ang laki ng ulo ni Marco, sobrang maliyab sa kanyang mga kwento.

boastful

He's really boastful, always saying he's the best in class.

Maliyab talaga siya, lagi niyang sinasabi na siya ang pinakamagaling sa klase.

flashy

He really likes that showy outfit that's covered in beads.

Gustong-gusto niya yung maliyab na damit na puro beads.