Pelikula (en. Movie)
/peˈlikula/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An art or form of entertainment that tells stories through recorded images or videos.
I love watching movies every weekend.
Mahilig akong manood ng mga pelikula tuwing weekend.
A visual work that is usually shown in theaters or on television.
I watched the new movie of our favorite actor.
Napanood ko ang bagong pelikula ng ating paboritong aktor.
When scenes and sounds are combined to create a story.
The movie has a great story and excellent acting.
Ang pelikula ay may magandang kwento at mahusay na pag-arte.
Etymology
Spanish: película
Common Phrases and Expressions
to watch a movie
to watch a movie
manood ng pelikula
children's movie
children's movie
pelikulang pambata
Related Words
actors
People who perform in movie scenes.
aktors
cinematography
The art of capturing images for film.
sinematograpiya
Slang Meanings
movie or show
Come on, let's watch a good movie!
Tara, manood tayo ng magandang pelikula!
team-up (referring to actors in a film)
Their pairing in this movie is so beautiful!
Sobrang ganda ng tambalan nila sa pelikulang ito!
blockbuster
Their latest movie became a blockbuster!
Ang huling pelikula nila ay naging blockbuster!
chick flick
Do you want to watch a chick flick? Anne Curtis has a new movie.
Gusto mong manood ng chick flick? May bagong pelikula si Anne Curtis.