From root: alinsangan
Usage Note
Kaalinsanganan refers to the intensity or the state of being very humid and hot, often used in more formal or descriptive contexts.
Examples
" Hindi ko kaya ang kaalinsanganan. "
Natural Translation
I can't bear the sultriness.
Literal Translation
Not I can-bear the sultriness.
" Grabe ang kaalinsanganan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The extreme sultriness today is intense.
Literal Translation
Intense the extreme-sultriness now.
" Dahil sa kaalinsanganan ng hapon, halos lahat ng tao ay naghanap ng lilim sa ilalim ng mga puno. "
Natural Translation
Because of the sultriness of the afternoon, almost everyone looked for shade under the trees.
Literal Translation
Because of the sultriness of afternoon, almost all of people sought of shade in under of trees.
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