liksi
líksi with stress marks
quickness; agility; efficiency
Usage Note
Liksi refers to physical or mental quickness, agility, and deft efficiency — an admired quality in athletes, workers, and thinkers alike. The adjective form maliksi is commonly used to praise someone's speed and nimbleness, whether in sports, work, or intellectual tasks.
Examples
" Hinahangaan ko ang liksi niya. "
Natural Translation
I admire her agility.
Literal Translation
Admired I the agility his/her.
" Kailangan ng liksi. "
Natural Translation
Agility is needed.
Literal Translation
Needed of agility.
" Dahil sa liksi ng kamay ng mananahi, natapos niya ang damit bago pa magtanghali. "
Natural Translation
Because of the seamstress's nimble hands, she finished the dress even before noon.
Literal Translation
Because of-the agility of-the hand of-the seamstress, finished she the dress before even noon.
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