Pailalim (en. Underneath)

pah-ee-lah-lim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A position or state that is beneath something.

The underside of the earth is filled with water veins.

Ang pailalim ng lupa ay puno ng mga ugat ng tubig.

A temporary or permanent place that is lower than a level.

The sea floor is not yet fully explored.

Ang pailalim ng dagat ay hindi pa lubos na natutuklasan.

root word: 'depth'

underneath the sea

this refers to the part of the sea that is below the water.

pailalim ng dagat

depth

Refers to the measurement or distance from top to bottom.

lalim

underneath

Refers to things that are beneath or under something.

pang-ilalim

Behind someone's back, like sneaky actions.

The boss's pailalim moves, feels like they're doing something bad!

Ang mga pailalim na galaw ng boss, parang may ginagawang masama!

Indirect support or actions, often in unofficial conversations.

The pailalim help from friends is also radical!

Yung mga pailalim na tulong ng mga kaibigan radikal din!

Gossip or intrigue that others shouldn't know about.

We might have some pailalim issues in their group.

Baka magka pailalim na isyu tayo sa kanilang samahan.