maliksi
active; agile, quick in movement
Usage Note
Maliksi describes nimbleness, agility, or swiftness of movement and is used as a compliment for athletes, dancers, and quick-witted individuals alike. A maliksi person is genuinely admired in Filipino culture for their energy and responsiveness.
Examples
" Maliksi ang batang sumayaw. "
Natural Translation
The child who danced is nimble.
Literal Translation
Agile the child danced.
" Maliksi ang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat is agile.
Literal Translation
Agile the cat.
" Napakaliksi ng mga manlalaro kaya mahirap silang habulin sa loob ng kanilang sariling palaruan. "
Natural Translation
The players are so agile that they are hard to chase within their own court.
Literal Translation
Very-agile of-the plural player so hard them to-chase in inside of their own court.
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