dakkel
The Ilocano word for "big" is dakkel.
dakkel is an adjective used to describe something of a great size.
Meaning: of a great size (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a predicate to mean 'you are big', the enclitic pronoun -ka is attached to the end of dakkel.
Did you know?
- In certain Ilocano contexts, calling someone dakkel can imply they are 'great' or 'important' in social status, rather than just physically large.
- The word dakkel comes from the Proto-Philippine root *dakəl, meaning 'big' or 'great'.
- When describing a 'big' amount of money, dakkel is used, but for a 'big' quantity of small items, a different term for 'many' is often preferred.
Examples in context
- Dakkelka.You're big.Tatoeba #4653886 by saluyot, translation #2202619 by CK
- Dakkel ti butom.Your penis is big.Tatoeba #4645255 by saluyot, translation #4645246 by mervert1
- Dakkel ti balayda.Their house is big.
Example conversation
Juan and Cristina are looking at a dog in the street.
- JuanDakkel dayta a aso!That dog is big!
- CristinaWen, ngem nasalut isuna.Yes, but it is friendly.
- JuanDakkel latta ti rangkana.Its bark is still big (loud).
- CristinaHaan ka agbuteng, Juan.Don't be afraid, Juan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dakkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
