likas
likás with stress marks
natural; innate
Also means
Likas can also mean to evacuate or move to a safer location during a calamity.
Usage Note
Likas describes inherent traits that someone or something naturally possesses, such as 'likas na talino' (innate intelligence). It is also commonly used in the context of the environment, especially in the term 'likas-yaman' meaning natural resources.
Examples
" Likas siyang matalino. "
Natural Translation
He is naturally intelligent.
Literal Translation
Natural he intelligent.
" Ang kagandahan niya ay likas. "
Natural Translation
Her beauty is natural.
Literal Translation
The beauty hers is natural.
" Likas sa mga Pilipino ang pagiging magiliw, kaya madalas tayong pinupuri ng mga turistang dumadalaw sa ating bansa. "
Natural Translation
Warmth is innate to Filipinos, which is why tourists visiting our country often praise us.
Literal Translation
Innate to plural Filipino the being warm, so often we praised by plural tourist visiting in our country.
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