dambuhala
dambuhalà with stress marks
giant
Also means
Dambuhala can also refer to a sea monster or a whale.
Usage Note
Dambuhala describes objects or creatures of colossal proportions, emphasizing a scale that feels overwhelming or monstrous. It is frequently used for massive things like whales or immense structures, often appearing in storytelling to highlight extreme size.
Examples
" Ang laki ng dambuhala! "
Natural Translation
The giant is so big!
Literal Translation
The big of-the giant!
" Nakakita kami ng dambuhala. "
Natural Translation
We saw a giant.
Literal Translation
Saw we a giant.
" Lumitaw mula sa karagatan ang isang dambuhala na halos kasinlaki ng buong barko namin. "
Natural Translation
A giant emerged from the ocean that was almost as big as our entire ship.
Literal Translation
Emerged from the ocean a giant that almost as-big as the-whole ship our.
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