Palahangad (en. Adroit)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is skilled or talented in a particular task or art.
He is an adept in the field of music.
Siya ay isang palahangad sa larangan ng musika.
A person who easily adapts to situations.
His adeptness has helped him advance quickly in his career.
Ang kanyang pagiging palahangad ay nakatulong sa kanyang mabilis na pag-unlad sa karera.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adept discovery
An artistic discovery or idea created by a talented person.
palahangad na tuklas

Related Words

excellence
The level of skill or talent in a field.
kahusayan
talent
Natural ability or skill in something.
talento

Slang Meanings

lazy or unmotivated to work
You seem lazy, not helping your family at all.
Parang palahangad ka na hindi ka na nakakatulong sa pamilya mo.
stubborn or not following orders
No matter what you say to him, he still acts stubborn.
Kahit anong sabihin mo sa kanya, palahangad pa rin siya.
only cares about hanging out with friends
He's so lazy, all he thinks about is playing with friends.
Sobrang palahangad niya, puro kalaro lang ang nasa isip.