From root: baga
Usage Note
Malabaga is an adjective used to describe something that has the appearance or color of a glowing coal. It is frequently used to describe the deep red colors seen during a sunset.
Examples
" Malabaga ang kulay ng langit. "
Natural Translation
The color of the sky is ember-like.
Literal Translation
Ember-like the color of sky.
" Ang init ay malabaga. "
Natural Translation
The heat is ember-like.
Literal Translation
The heat is ember-like.
" Habang lumulubog ang araw, naging malabaga ang buong kalangitan na tila nag-aapoy ang ulap sa kanluran. "
Natural Translation
As the sun set, the whole sky became ember-like, as if the clouds in the west were on fire.
Literal Translation
While setting the sun, became ember-like the whole sky as-if burning the cloud in west.
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