ambahan
ambahán with stress marks
traditional poetry of the Mangyan
Usage Note
Ambahan is a traditional heptasyllabic poetic form of the Hanunuo Mangyan people of Mindoro, written in the ancient Hanunuo script on bamboo. These poems address themes of love, wisdom, and social relationships and are recognized as an important part of Philippine intangible cultural heritage.
Examples
" Maganda ang lumang ambahan. "
Natural Translation
The old ambahan is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the old ambahan.
" Ang ambahan ay isang likhain ng mga Mangyan na may pitong pantig sa bawat linya. "
Natural Translation
The ambahan is a Mangyan literary creation with seven syllables in each line.
Literal Translation
The ambahan is a creation of-the the Mangyan that has seven syllables in each line.
" Bagama't sinaunang anyo ng tula, ang ambahan ay patuloy na pinag-aaralan ngayon upang mapanatili ang mayamang kultura ng mga Mangyan. "
Natural Translation
Although it is an ancient poetic form, the ambahan continues to be studied today in order to preserve the rich culture of the Mangyan.
Literal Translation
Although ancient form of poetry, the ambahan is continually studied today so-that preserved the rich culture of-the Mangyan.
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