Salinglahi (en. Of mixed race)

saling-lahi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of being part of different races.
The mixed race is seen in various forms in our society.
Ang salinglahi ay maraming anyo na nakikita sa ating lipunan.
Person who has ancestors from different races.
His mixed race gave him unique characteristics.
Ang kanyang salinglahi ay nagbigay sa kanya ng natatanging katangian.

Etymology

Aiming to convey the involvement or relationship of people from different races and cultures.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mixed race of people
The presence of people from different races in a community.
salinglahi ng mga tao

Related Words

race
Refers to the biological aspect of human generational heritage.
lahi
mestiza
A female of European and indigenous ancestry.
mestisa

Slang Meanings

enemy
Wow, Juan's salinglahi, he has a lot of enemies in their neighborhood.
Grabe, ang salinglahi ni Juan, ang daming kaaway sa barangay nila.
show-off
He's not a salinglahi, he's just a show-off in class.
Hindi siya salinglahi, pabibo lang yan sa klase.
teammate
My salinglahi was really my teammate in the game earlier.
Salinglahi ko talaga yung kakampi ko sa laro kanina.
those who don't get along
There's a salinglahi in the town, the people don't get along.
May salinglahi sa bayan, mga hindi magkasundo ang mga tao.