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    Manika (en. Doll)

    ma-ni-ka

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A toy usually made of cloth or plastic resembling a human or animal.
    Maria bought a beautiful doll for her child.
    Binili ni Maria ang isang magandang manika para sa kanyang anak.
    A symbol of childhood and imagination often introduced to children.
    Children often play with dolls in the park.
    Madalas naglalaro ng manika ang mga bata sa parke.
    An item often used in sewing or making toys.
    In the sewing course, we were taught how to make a doll.
    Sa kurso ng pananahi, tinuruan kami kung paano gumawa ng manika.

    Etymology

    derived from the English word 'doll'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    child's doll
    A toy often used by children in their play.
    manika ng maliit na bata

    Related Words

    toy
    An item used for play.
    laruan
    creation
    The process of creating or making things, often involving dolls.
    pagsasagawa

    Slang Meanings

    Puppet of life
    Life is just pulling our strings.
    Pinapaikot-ikot lang tayo ng manika ng buhay.
    Doll of my heart
    You're the doll of my heart.
    Ikaw ang manika sa puso ko.
    Doll of joyful laughter
    I hope you always be the doll of joyful laughter.
    Sana maging manika-ng-masayang-tawanan ka lagi.