Sailalim (en. Beneath)

/sah-ee-lah-lim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The part underneath an object, place, or surface.

The roots are found beneath the ground.

Ang mga ugat ay matatagpuan sa sailalim ng lupa.

adverb

A word or phrase that describes where something is located.

They are playing beneath the tree.

Sila ay naglalaro sa sailalim ng puno.

root word: 'ilalim', meaning underneath or below.

beneath the ground

underneath or below the ground.

sailalim ng lupa

under

The area or part that is below another object.

ilalim

Underneath things, usually in a situation that is not in a good condition.

We're under a lot of debt, so we can't afford a vacation.

Sailalim na kasi tayo sa utang, kaya di na kami makapagbakasyon.

Feeling lost or depressed.

I've been feeling down lately, it's like I have no motivation in life.

Sailalim ako lately, parang wala akong gana sa buhay.

Under the control or supervision.

I’m under my boss's authority, so he makes the decisions.

Sailalim ako sa boss ko, kaya siya ang masusunod sa mga desisyon.