iral
íral with stress marks
prevail; exist; execute
Usage Note
Iral is a somewhat formal or literary native word meaning to be in effect, to prevail, or to be carried out. It is commonly found in legal documents and formal proclamations but is rarely used in casual speech.
Examples
" Umiiral pa rin ang lumang batas. "
Natural Translation
The old law is still in effect.
Literal Translation
Prevailing still the old law.
" Ang kaugaliang ito ay nanairal pa rin sa ilang probinsya. "
Natural Translation
This tradition still prevails in some provinces.
Literal Translation
The tradition-this is-prevailing still in some provinces.
" Kahit lumipas na ang maraming taon, patuloy pa ring umiiral ang ilang sinaunang kaugalian sa aming nayon. "
Natural Translation
Even though many years have passed, some ancient customs still continue to prevail in our village.
Literal Translation
Even passed already the many years, continuing still prevailing the some ancient custom in our village.
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