kailaliman
kailalimán with stress marks
depths
Usage Note
Kailaliman refers to the depths of a body of water or, metaphorically, the unfathomable depth of an emotion, concept, or mystery. It is predominantly a literary and poetic word, appearing in descriptions of the ocean, the subconscious, or spiritual themes. Everyday speech typically uses 'ilalim' (bottom, under) for more concrete contexts.
Examples
" Maraming isda sa kailaliman ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
There are many fish in the depths of the sea.
Literal Translation
Many fish in-the depths of-the sea.
" Walang makaalam ng kailaliman ng karagatan. "
Natural Translation
No one can know the depths of the ocean.
Literal Translation
None can-know the depths of-the ocean.
" Sa kailaliman ng kanyang puso, alam niyang patatawarin niya rin ang kaibigang nagkasala sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
In the depths of her heart, she knew she would also forgive the friend who had wronged her.
Literal Translation
In-the depths of-the her heart, knew she forgive she also the friend wronged to her.
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