Palaki (en. To grow up)
pa-la-ki
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of growing or expanding.
They want to grow their business.
Nais nilang palakihin ang kanilang negosyo.
Growing from a smaller form to a larger form.
They should expand their knowledge in various fields.
Dapat palakihin ang kanilang kaalaman sa iba't ibang larangan.
Etymology
From the root word 'laki', meaning 'to grow' or 'to become big'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Expanding a house
Growing or expanding a home.
Palaki ng bahay
Raising children
Caring for and raising children.
Palakiin ang mga bata
Related Words
molding
The process of shaping or developing a person or thing.
paghubog
expansion
The act of increasing or expanding something.
pagpapalago
Slang Meanings
to grow up
You have grown up, you will be allowed out of the house.
Palaki ka na, ilalabas ka na sa bahay.
to think big
You should think big about your dreams for life.
Dapat mag-palaki ng pangarap para sa buhay.
to expand
You should grow your business to make it thrive.
Palakiin pa ang negosyo mo para lumago.