Usage Note
Ilong is frequently paired with adjectives like 'matangos' (high-bridged) or 'pango' (flat-nosed) when describing physical appearance. These terms are common in daily Filipino conversation and often reflect local beauty standards.
Examples
" Masakit ang ilong ko. "
Natural Translation
My nose hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the nose my.
" Maliit ang kanyang ilong. "
Natural Translation
His nose is small.
Literal Translation
Small the his/her nose.
" Tuwing umuulan, namamaga ang ilong ko at mahirap akong huminga nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
Whenever it rains, my nose swells up and I find it hard to breathe properly.
Literal Translation
Every rains, swells the nose my and hard I to-breathe properly.
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