Also means
Ilang also means wilderness or uninhabited place when used as a noun.
Usage Note
Ilang as an adjective describes a feeling of unease, awkwardness, or discomfort — similar to 'mahiyain' but more about situational unease than a personality trait. Someone might feel ilang in a new social setting or when doing something unfamiliar.
Examples
" Medyo ilang ako sa bagong paaralan. "
Natural Translation
I feel a bit uncomfortable at the new school.
Literal Translation
Somewhat uncomfortable I in new school.
" Ilang siya sa harapan ng maraming tao. "
Natural Translation
He/She feels uncomfortable in front of many people.
Literal Translation
Uncomfortable he/she in-the front of many people.
" Ilang pa rin ako kapag kasama ko ang kaniyang mga kamag-anak na bihira kong makita. "
Natural Translation
I still feel uncomfortable whenever I'm with his relatives whom I rarely see.
Literal Translation
Uncomfortable still also I when companion my the his plural relatives that rarely I see.
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