Tali (en. Tie)

tah-lee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of material used to tie or fasten things together.
He used the tie to bind the branches.
Ginamit niya ang tali upang itali ang mga sanga.
When one piece of information or event is closely connected to another.
There is a tie between his decision and his experience.
May tali sa pagitan ng kanyang desisyon at ng kanyang karanasan.
A way to connect or relate to people.
The ties of friendship are important in life.
Ang mga tali ng pagkakaibigan ay mahalaga sa buhay.

Etymology

Originating from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tie of the heart
Connection of feelings to a person or thing.
tali ng puso
tie me
A request to become connected with someone.
itali mo ako

Related Words

carve
The process of engraving or leaving a mark.
itaga
knot
A piece or part that is tied or knotted.
bukol

Slang Meanings

debt
I'm already tied up with debt from Joel, so I can't borrow again.
Tali na ako sa utang kay Joel, kaya di na ako puwedeng mangutang ulit.
super obsessed
My new crush is so easy to get, it's like I'm tied down.
Yung bagong crush ko, dali lang sa akin yun, parang tali na akong nakuha.
it's a mess
I figured it out! The lives of these gossips are such a mess again.
Nahulaan ko na! Tali na naman ang buhay ng mga tsismosang ito.