Nalilingkis (en. Surrounded)

nah-lil-ing-kis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of being surrounded by something.
The house is surrounded by trees.
Ang bahay ay nalilingkis ng mga puno.
Condition of being enveloped by a large area.
The whole town is surrounded by mountains.
Nalilingkis ng bundok ang buong bayan.
Being enclosed by an obstacle.
She is surrounded by people at the gathering.
Nalilingkis siya ng mga tao sa pagtitipon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surrounded by shadows
enveloped by darkness or dim light
nalilingkis ng mga anino

Related Words

wrap
The root word that refers to the act of encircling or surrounding.
lingkis
surroundings
The entirety or vicinity of something.
palibot

Slang Meanings

Excited or thrilled about a person or thing.
I'm thrilled about my favorite artist's new album!
Nalilingkis ako sa bagong album ng paborito kong artista!
Dazed or lost in thought because of extreme happiness.
I was so dazed with joy when I met him!
Nalilingkis ako sa tuwa nang makilala ko siya!