tagdilim
tagdilím with stress marks
moonless nights
From root: dilim
Usage Note
Tagdilim is formed from the tag- seasonal prefix plus dilim (darkness), referring to the dark phase of the lunar cycle when nights are moonless. It is used in agricultural communities to track planting calendars and in folk belief to designate nights when supernatural activity is believed to be heightened. It carries a poetic and slightly foreboding tone.
Examples
" Madilim tuwing tagdilim. "
Natural Translation
It is dark during moonless nights.
Literal Translation
Dark during moonless-nights.
" Mahirap maglakad tuwing tagdilim. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to walk during moonless nights.
Literal Translation
Hard to walk during moonless nights.
" Hindi kami nangingisda tuwing tagdilim dahil mapanganib ang dagat kapag walang liwanag ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
We do not fish during the moonless nights because the sea is dangerous when there is no moonlight.
Literal Translation
Not we fishing during moonless-nights because dangerous the sea when none light of moon.
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