Pilansik (en. Marginal)

pi-lan-sik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A word describing something that is not complete or inevitably causes doubt.

His decision was marginal and caused confusion among everyone.

Ang kanyang desisyon ay pilansik at nagdulot ng kalituhan sa lahat.

Indicates a lack or disorganization in a situation.

There are marginal aspects of his plan that he needs to fix.

May mga pilansik na aspeto ang kanyang plano na kailangan niyang ayusin.

Indicates something that is not entirely true or credible.

You can't consider cyclical information reliable because it's marginal.

Hindi mo maaaring isalangalang maaasahan ang mga saliklikal na impormasyon sapagkat pilansik ito.

From the root 'pilan', meaning 'some', combined with 'sik', describing a separation or incorrect behavior.

marginal understanding

An understanding that is not complete or clear.

pilansik na pagkakaintindihan

marginal information

Information that is uncertain or lacking.

pilansik na impormasyon

some

Means 'some' or a specific number that is not clarified.

pilan

A Filipino with grand style.

Your outfit is gorgeous, you look like you're in fashion week!

Ang ganda ng outfit mo, parang pilansik ka sa fashion week!

Arrogant or showing off externally.

Why is your friend so braggy? It's like he always wants to show off something.

Bakit ang pilansik ng kaibigan mo? Parang lagi siyang may gusto ipakita.

Unusual or overly beautiful.

His new car is so flashy, it's fun to look at!

Yung bagong kotse niya, sobrang pilansik, ang saya tignan!