From root: dangal
Usage Note
Karangalan refers to a person's honor or a distinction received. It is often used to express a sense of pride or achievement.
Examples
" Malaking karangalan ito. "
Natural Translation
This is a great honor.
Literal Translation
Big honor this.
" Isang malaking karangalan ang makatanggap ng award. "
Natural Translation
It is a great honor to receive an award.
Literal Translation
A big honor to receive of award.
" Isang malaking karangalan para sa pamilya namin na makapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang panganay kong anak. "
Natural Translation
It is a great honor for our family that my eldest child was able to finish their studies.
Literal Translation
A big honor for the family our that able-to-finish of studies the eldest my child.
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