Manlalaki (en. Male)

ma-nla-la-ki

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is male.

The man brought flowers to his friend.

Ang manlalaki ay nagdala ng mga bulaklak sa kanyang kaibigan.

A person often representing machismo or traditional masculinity.

The man in his culture is expected to be strong and resilient.

Ang manlalaki sa kanyang kultura ay inaasahang maging matatag at malakas.

From the word 'male' and the prefix 'mang-'

men

people who are male

mga manlalaki

male

A primary term for the role of men in society.

lalaki

masculine

Expressing characteristics or traits related to men.

masculino

A man who is kind and dependable

Even though Marco is a man, he is always there for his friends.

Si Marco, kahit manlalaki siya, ay laging nandiyan para sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

A man with a strong personality

That man is not afraid to share his opinion.

Yung manlalaki na yun, hindi natatakot ipasa ang kanyang opinyon.

A man who has many friends or acquaintances

Jun is a man, he has a lot of acquaintances in the neighborhood.

Si Jun ay isang manlalaki, ang dami niyang kakilala sa barangay.