pang-alamat
mythological; relating to legends
From root: alamat
Usage Note
Pang-alamat is used to describe items, themes, or literature that specifically belong to the realm of folklore or legendary stories.
Examples
" Pang-alamat ang kwentong ito. "
Natural Translation
This story is mythological.
Literal Translation
Mythological the story this.
" Ang mga kwentong ito ay pang-alamat. "
Natural Translation
These stories are mythological.
Literal Translation
The stories these are mythological.
" Nilikom ng manunulat ang mga pang-alamat na kwento mula sa iba't ibang lalawigan ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
The writer collected the mythological stories from various provinces of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Collected by writer the (plural) mythological story from different province of Philippines.
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