Pagkalalaki (en. Masculinity)

/paɡka.laˈla.ki/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The characteristic or state of being male.

Masculinity is an important aspect of a man's identity.

Ang pagkalalaki ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng pagkatao ng isang lalaki.

Behaviors, traits, or perspectives considered associated with being male.

Many people have different views on masculinity.

Maraming mga tao ang may iba't ibang pananaw sa pagkalalaki.

The expression of actions or ideas considered masculine.

Masculinity can be expressed in various ways.

Ang pagkalalaki ay maaring ipahayag sa iba't ibang paraan.

From 'lalaki' with the prefix 'pagka-'

characteristics of masculinity

Characteristics attributed to being male.

katangian ng pagkalalaki

aspects of masculinity

Various parts or elements that show masculinity.

mga aspeto ng pagkalalaki

man

A person of male gender.

lalake

gender roles

Social roles associated with gender.

gender roles

A unique behavior or manner of males that's often talked about.

Wow, my friends are really acting so manly, they're so entertaining!

Grabe, ang mga tropa ko, sobrang pagkalalaki na talaga, nakakaaliw sila!

Often refers to being macho or a boastful man.

With how manly he acts, you’d think he's always the hero in a movie.

Sa sobrang pagkalalaki niya, akala mo laging bida sa pelikula.