From root: dilim
Usage Note
Kadiliman refers to the state or quality of being dark and is often used in a more abstract or literary sense than the root word itself.
Examples
" Takot siya sa kadiliman. "
Natural Translation
He is afraid of the dark.
Literal Translation
Afraid he of-the darkness.
" Nawala siya sa kadiliman. "
Natural Translation
He got lost in the darkness.
Literal Translation
Lost he in darkness.
" Sa gitna ng kadiliman ng kanyang kalungkutan, ang tanging ilaw na natira ay ang pag-asa ng kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
In the midst of the darkness of his sorrow, the only light that remained was the hope of his family.
Literal Translation
In middle of-the darkness of his sadness, the only light that remained is the hope of his family.
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