inam
inám with stress marks
pleasant, good
Usage Note
Inam is a somewhat literary or elevated word for something pleasant or excellent. It appears more in formal writing and poetry than in everyday conversation, where 'maganda' or 'masarap' would be more common.
Examples
" Kahanga-hanga ang inam ng tula. "
Natural Translation
The excellence of the poem is admirable.
Literal Translation
Admirable the excellence of-the poem.
" Ang inam ng kanyang boses ay humanga sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
The pleasantness of his/her voice amazed everyone.
Literal Translation
The pleasantness of his/her voice amazed all.
" Hindi maitatatwa ang inam ng kanyang mga akda, na patuloy na hinahangaan ng mga mambabasa kahit lumipas na ang maraming taon. "
Natural Translation
The excellence of his/her works is undeniable, and continues to be admired by readers even after many years have passed.
Literal Translation
Not can-be-denied the excellence of-the his/her works, that continues to-be-admired of-the readers even passed already the many years.
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