Paranglalaki (en. Male-like)

pa-rang-la-la-ki

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates that an object or person has characteristics or appearance resembling a male.

Her voice is male-like, seeming robust and skillful.

Ang kanyang boses ay paranglalaki, tila may kapal at husay.

Used as an adjective to describe something as closely resembling male characteristics.

The product design is male-like, especially in its rugged lines.

Ang disenyo ng produkto ay paranglalaki, lalo na sa matitigas nitong linya.

Combined from the words "parang" meaning "like" and "lalaki".

male-like

like a male or having male characteristics

parang lalaki

male

A person with biologically male gender.

lalaki

masculine

Having characteristics or behaviors typical of a male.

masculine

strong or tough

Who is stronger, you or him? You're kind of tough like a man.

Sino ba ang mas malakas, ikaw o siya? Paranglalaki ka kasi.

bigger body or muscles

There are so many gym-goers nowadays, their bodies are like men's.

Ang daming gym-goers ngayon, paranglalaki na ang mga katawan nila.

strange or not normal

His movements are kind of masculine, so I'm having doubts.

Paranglalaki kasi ang mga galaw niya, kaya nagdududa ako.