Usage Note
Lemlunay is a sacred concept from T'boli mythology in Mindanao, referring to a paradisal realm of peace and beauty. It appears in oral literature, indigenous songs (such as the 'Helon' genre), and cultural preservation discussions about T'boli heritage.
Examples
" Pangarap nila ang Lemlunay. "
Natural Translation
Lemlunay is their dream.
Literal Translation
Dream their the Lemlunay.
" Maganda ang Lemlunay. "
Natural Translation
Lemlunay is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the Lemlunay.
" Sa mga awitin ng mga T'boli, inilalarawan ang Lemlunay bilang isang lupain ng kapayapaan kung saan walang dalamhati ni paghihirap. "
Natural Translation
In T'boli songs, Lemlunay is depicted as a land of peace where there is neither sorrow nor suffering.
Literal Translation
In the songs of the T'boli, depicted the Lemlunay as one land of peace where there-is-no sorrow nor suffering.
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