EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Strengthener; energizer; booster...
to be frugal; to save; to economize...
to leave something behind; to set aside...
Pang-uri
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/pam-pa-la-KAS/
FIL: Anumang bagay tulad ng pagkain, inumin, ehersisyo, o gamot na nagbibigay o nagdaragdag ng lakas, sigla, o enerhiya sa katawan o isipan.
EN: Strengthener; energizer; booster
Your morning kape, the energy drink you chug before a deadline, the gym session that makes you feel like a superhero, or even the playlist that gets you through a tough workout. Anything that boosts your physical, mental, or emotional power.
From 'pang-' (instrumental prefix) + 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'lakas' (strength). Lit. 'that which is used to cause strength'.
ROOT MEANING: strong; strength, power, loud
A very broad term covering anything from food and drink (e.g., 'pampalakas na pagkain') to activities and emotional support.
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🇵🇭 Itinuturing niyang pampalakas ang pag-eehersisyo tuwing umaga.
🇺🇸 He considers his morning exercise as an energizer.
🇵🇭 Kailangan ko ng kape bilang pampalakas bago magtrabaho.
🇺🇸 I need coffee as a booster before work.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.