From root: dila
Usage Note
Dilang-anghel is an idiomatic expression for someone whose prediction or wish unexpectedly comes true. It literally translates to angel-tongued.
Examples
" Dilang-anghel ka pala! "
Natural Translation
So you are prophetic-tongued!
Literal Translation
Angel-tongue you so!
" Dilang-anghel ang kaibigan ko dahil natupad ang sinabi niya. "
Natural Translation
My friend is a prophetic person because what he said came true.
Literal Translation
Angel-tongue the friend my because fulfilled the said he/she.
" Naging dilang-anghel ang aking lola dahil natupad ang lahat ng kanyang sinabi tungkol sa aming kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother turned out to be prophetic-tongued because everything she said about our future came true.
Literal Translation
Became angel-tongue the my grandmother because fulfilled the all of her said about to our future.
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