Relyenado (en. Reliant)

reh-lye-NAH-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Trusting in others or things.
He is a reliant friend who is always there for you.
Siya ay isang relyenado na kaibigan na laging nandiyan para sa iyo.
Depending or relying on others or things.
He often depends on his reliant family in times of need.
Madalas siyang umasa sa kanyang relyenado na pamilya sa mga oras ng pangangailangan.

Etymology

From the word 'relyen' meaning 'reliance' or 'depend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reliant on family
Trusting and depending on family.
relyenado sa pamilya

Related Words

hope
Having trust or hope in the future.
pag-asa
confidence
The state of having trust in a person or thing.
tiwala

Slang Meanings

washing of hands or not taking responsibility
He's just teasing me, it's like he's completely relying on others for everything that happened between us.
Tinutukso niya lang ako, parang relyenado na siya sa lahat ng nangyari sa atin.
hiding behind others to avoid embarrassment
He's the type who's always relying on others instead of facing his problems.
Siya yung tipo na relyenado, palagi na lang siyang may kapag-asa sa iba sa halip na harapin ang kanyang mga problema.
giving up or crying quickly, especially when in pain
Just a little challenge and he's already relying on others!
Sa konting pagsubok lang, relyenado na siya oh!