From root: alon
Usage Note
Kaalunan is a formal or poetic term referring to the expanse of waves in the ocean. It is less common in everyday speech than simply saying the sea is wavy.
Examples
" Malakas ang kaalunan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The waves are strong today.
Literal Translation
Strong the wavy-area now.
" Iniiwasan ng mga barko ang kaalunan. "
Natural Translation
The ships are avoiding the area of rough waves.
Literal Translation
Avoiding the ships the wavy-surface.
" Dahil sa malakas na hangin, lumayo ang mangingisda sa kaalunan na maaaring tumaob sa kanyang bangka. "
Natural Translation
Because of the strong wind, the fisherman steered clear of the rough waters that could have capsized his boat.
Literal Translation
Because of strong wind, went-away the fisherman from wavy-area that could capsize his boat.
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