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lakas

lakás with stress marks

strength

noun adjective la-KAS Native origin Common
Body & Health Health & Illness
Illustration of "lakas" (strength)

Also means

Lakas can also mean influence (connections), courage (guts), or high intensity.

Usage Note

Lakas refers to physical strength, energy, or volume, and is commonly used in the adjective form 'malakas' to describe someone strong or healthy. It is also culturally significant in the phrase 'lakas ng loob,' which refers to inner fortitude or courage.

Examples

Beginner

" Wala akong lakas ngayon. "

Natural Translation

I have no strength right now.

Literal Translation

None I-of strength now.

Intermediate

" Kailangan ko ng lakas. "

Natural Translation

I need strength.

Literal Translation

Need I of strength.

Advanced

" Kailangan mo ng lakas ng loob upang harapin ang mga pagsubok na darating sa iyong buhay. "

Natural Translation

You need courage to face the trials that will come in your life.

Literal Translation

Need you of strength of inside to-face the trials that will-come in your life.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

lumakas AF VERB

to become strong

Object Focus Verbs

lakasan OF VERB

to make stronger or louder

palakasin OF VERB

to strengthen something

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