From root: alaala
Usage Note
Pang-alaala describes things used to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or event.
Examples
" Pang-alaala ang larawang ito. "
Natural Translation
This photo is a keepsake.
Literal Translation
Commemorative the photo this.
" Binili ko ito bilang pang-alaala. "
Natural Translation
I bought this as a keepsake.
Literal Translation
Bought I this as commemorative.
" Iniwan niya sa akin ang lumang relo bilang pang-alaala upang hindi ko siya malimutan kahit malayo na siya. "
Natural Translation
She left me the old watch as a keepsake so that I would not forget her even though she is now far away.
Literal Translation
Left she to me the old watch as commemorative so that not I her forget even far already she.
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