From root: alamat
Usage Note
Maalamat characterizes a culture, history, or location that possesses a wealth of folk tales and myths.
Examples
" Maalamat ang lugar na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That place is legendary.
Literal Translation
Legendary the place that.
" Maalamat ang kasaysayan ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
The history of the town is legendary.
Literal Translation
Legendary the history of town.
" Maalamat ang bayan namin dahil sa mga kuwento ng mga ninuno na ipinasa sa bawat henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
Our town is rich in folklore because of the ancestors' tales passed down through every generation.
Literal Translation
Legendary the town our because of the stories of the ancestors that passed in every generation.
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