Filipino · Adjectives

malaki

Big

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great size.

Example

Nakatira sila sa malaking bahay.

They live in a big house.

Etymology

'Malaki' originates from the root word 'laki,' which means 'size' or 'greatness.' The word has been part of the Tagalog lexicon for centuries, reflecting size and magnitude.

How & Where It’s Used

'Malaki' is commonly used in both informal and formal settings, in written texts and everyday speech alike, often describing physical attributes or quantities.

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