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    Pagkamailap (en. Elusiveness)

    pag-ka-mai-lap

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Characteristic of being elusive or difficult to catch.
    The elusiveness of the rabbit is due to its fast running.
    Ang pagkamailap ng liyebre ay sanhi ng kanyang mabilis na pagtakbo.
    State of being hard to reach or understand.
    The elusiveness of his thoughts causes confusion.
    Ang pagkamailap ng kanyang mga saloobin ay nagdudulot ng kalituhan.
    Description of things that are not easily obtained or seen clearly.
    The elusiveness of stars at night is truly captivating.
    Ang pagkamailap ng mga bituin sa gabi ay talagang kahanga-hanga.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'mailap' meaning difficult to catch or reach.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like mist
    Like things that disappear immediately or cannot be grasped.
    na parang bula

    Related Words

    nature
    Elusiveness can be related to nature due to animals that are hard to catch.
    kalikasan

    Slang Meanings

    elusive or hard to catch
    Just like Mark, his elusiveness in the flirtation game is really surprising!
    Parang si Mark, ang pagkamailap niya sa flirtation game ay talagang nakakagulat!
    hidden or mischievous
    Whenever we throw a party, Jenny is always elusive, you can't find her anywhere!
    Kapag nagpa-party kami, laging pagkamailap si Jenny, hindi mo siya mahahanap kahit saan!
    not easily accessible
    That's why John is often called 'elusive', because he just can't be traced.
    Kaya nga madalas na tinatawag na 'pagkamailap' si John, kasi hindi talaga siya natutunton.