From root: likha
Usage Note
Malikhain describes a person who has a rich imagination or is skilled at making new things.
Examples
" Malikhain ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
My child is creative.
Literal Translation
Creative the child my.
" Ang bata ay napakalikhain sa pagguhit. "
Natural Translation
The child is very creative in drawing.
Literal Translation
The child is very creative in drawing.
" Kahit kakaunti ang gamit, malikhain siyang gumawa ng magandang regalo para sa kanyang ina. "
Natural Translation
Even though the materials were few, she creatively made a beautiful gift for her mother.
Literal Translation
Even-though few the materials, creative she made of beautiful gift for the her mother.
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