balani
bálaní with stress marks
attraction, magnetism
Usage Note
Balani refers to magnetic force or attraction in the literal, scientific sense, but is also used poetically to describe personal charm or the irresistible pull one feels toward another person. It is common in literary and romantic writing.
Examples
" May balani ang bakal na ito. "
Natural Translation
This iron has magnetism.
Literal Translation
Has magnetism the iron that this.
" Malakas ang balani ng batubalani. "
Natural Translation
The magnetism of the magnet is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the magnetism of magnet.
" Hindi maipaliwanag ng dalaga kung bakit ganoon kalakas ang balani na nararamdaman niya tuwing nakikita niya ang binata. "
Natural Translation
The young woman couldn't explain why the attraction she felt every time she saw the young man was so strong.
Literal Translation
Not can-explain by-the young-woman if why that-strong the attraction that felt by-her every-time saw by-her the young-man.
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