From root: asul
Usage Note
Kaasulan is an abstract noun formed from asul using the ka--an circumfix, denoting the quality or intensity of blueness in something. It appears in literary and descriptive writing where the depth or vividness of a blue hue is the point of focus.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng kaasulan ng langit. "
Natural Translation
The blueness of the sky is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of blueness of sky.
" Kahanga-hanga ang kaasulan ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
The blueness of the sea is impressive.
Literal Translation
Impressive the blueness of sea.
" Habang tumatahimik ang gabi, lalong tumitingkad ang kaasulan ng tubig na waring nagniningning sa ilalim ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
As the night grew quiet, the blueness of the water deepened even more, as if glowing beneath the moon.
Literal Translation
While quieting the night, more deepens the blueness of water that seemingly glowing under of moon.
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