From root: daigdig
Usage Note
Sandaigdigan refers to the whole world or the universe in a broad, poetic, or formal sense. It is frequently used in literature and pageantry, such as referring to Miss Universe.
Examples
" Malawak ang sandaigdigan. "
Natural Translation
The universe is vast.
Literal Translation
Vast the universe.
" Lahat ng tao sa sandaigdigan ay dapat magkaisa. "
Natural Translation
Everyone in the universe must unite.
Literal Translation
All of people in universe must unite.
" Habang nakatingin ako sa mga bituin, naisip kong napakaliit lang natin sa harap ng buong sandaigdigan. "
Natural Translation
While I gazed at the stars, I thought about how small we really are before the entire universe.
Literal Translation
While looking I at the stars, thought I-link very-small only we in front of whole universe.
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