Usage Note
Alindog is a literary and poetic word for feminine beauty, allure, or charm, carrying stronger aesthetic and emotional resonance than the ordinary ganda. It is most often encountered in poetry, songs, and formal prose, and rarely in colloquial speech.
Examples
" Hangang-hanga ako sa alindog mo. "
Natural Translation
I greatly admire your charm.
Literal Translation
Very-admiring I at-the charm your.
" Nahulog siya sa alindog ng dalaga mula sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
He/She fell for the charm of the young woman from the province.
Literal Translation
Fell he/she at-the charm of-the young-woman from the province.
" Ang alindog ng dalaga ay hindi lamang nasa anyo kundi nasa kabaitan ng kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
The young woman's charm lies not only in her appearance but in the kindness of her heart.
Literal Translation
The charm of-the young-woman is not only in-the form but in-the kindness of her heart.
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