From root: mata
Usage Note
Malikmata is a compound rooted in mata (eye) with the poetic element malik evoking trickery, and it refers to optical illusions, fleeting apparitions, or tricks of the mind. It carries a slightly literary or elevated tone compared to everyday speech and often appears in contexts of mistaken identity or surreal experience.
Examples
" Malikmata lang pala iyon. "
Natural Translation
That was just an illusion.
Literal Translation
Illusion only turns-out that.
" Akala ko tao iyon, pero malikmata lang pala. "
Natural Translation
I thought it was a person, but it turned out to be just an illusion.
Literal Translation
Thought I person that, but illusion only turns-out.
" Sa init ng tanghali, parang may tubig sa kalsada, pero malikmata lamang iyon. "
Natural Translation
In the noon heat, it seemed there was water on the road, but that was just an illusion.
Literal Translation
In heat of noon, like-as has water at road, but illusion only that.
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