From root: laki
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanlaki
nan-la-KI
bulged
Present (Incomplete)
nanlalaki
nan-la-la-KI
bulging
Future (Contemplated)
manlalaki
man-la-la-KI
will bulge
Usage Note
Manlaki is most commonly used to describe eyes bulging or widening in response to shock, amazement, or anger. It frequently appears in narrative descriptions or dramatic storytelling to emphasize a character's sudden and intense emotional reaction.
Examples
" Nanlaki ang mata niya sa gulat. "
Natural Translation
His eyes widened in surprise.
Literal Translation
Bulged the eye his at surprise.
" Baka manlaki ang tiyan mo sa busog. "
Natural Translation
Your stomach might bulge from being full.
Literal Translation
Might bulge the stomach your at full.
" Nanlaki ang mga mata ng bata nang makita niya ang dami ng regalong nakahanay sa ilalim ng puno ng Pasko. "
Natural Translation
The child's eyes widened when he saw the pile of gifts lined up under the Christmas tree.
Literal Translation
Bulged the eyes of child when saw he the amount of gift lined-up at under of tree of Christmas.
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