Salakabin (en. To lead someone along)

/sa.la.ka.bin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who has the power to lead or attract others.

She is the leader of our group, always deciding our steps.

Siyang salakabin ng aming grupo, palaging nagpapasya ng ating mga hakbang.

A term for a wise person who has company with others.

In the town, she is considered a leader because she has many friends.

Sa bayan, siya ang itinuturing na salakabin dahil marami siyang kaibigan.

The word 'salakabin' is derived from the word 'salak' meaning 'to enter' or 'to curl', and 'kabin' meaning 'female' or 'always talking'.

leader of the group

a person who leads or provides direction to the group

salakabin ng grupo

to lead

the action of leading or guiding

pangunahan

heading

a person with responsibilities in leading others

pamuno

A person or animal who claims things that do not belong to them, like a criminal.

There goes Marco, a thief on the corner, just returned the cellphone he stole.

Ayun si Marco, salakabin sa kanto, binalik na lang ang ninakaw niyang cellphone.

A person who often uses or takes things without permission.

Don't trust Jenna, she's a thief with friends' stuff.

Huwag kang magtiwala kay Jenna, salakabin 'yan sa mga gamit ng kaibigan.

A person who takes advantage or is crafty in acquiring things.

My friend is such a thief; he always brings things shoved into his pockets.

Sobrang salakabin ng tropa ko, lagi na lang may dalang ipinagsiksikan sa mga bulsa.