From root: alin
Usage Note
Alinlangan refers to a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation. It is often used in the phrase 'walang alinlangan' to mean 'without a doubt' or 'certainly.'
Examples
" May alinlangan ako sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I have doubts about him.
Literal Translation
Has doubt I in him.
" Wala akong alinlangan. "
Natural Translation
I have no doubt.
Literal Translation
None I doubt.
" Bagama't malaki ang alinlangan niya sa simula, lubos siyang naniwala sa plano nang makita niyang seryoso kaming lahat. "
Natural Translation
Although his doubt was great at first, he fully believed in the plan once he saw that we were all serious.
Literal Translation
Although big the doubt his at start, fully he believed in plan when saw he serious we all.
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