pagkakalabaw
state of being a carabao
From root: kalabaw
Usage Note
Pagkakalabaw refers to the inherent nature or physical identity of being a water buffalo. It is often used in descriptive or literary contexts to contrast animal nature with human nature.
Examples
" Kapansin-pansin ang pagkakalabaw ng hayop na ito. "
Natural Translation
The carabao nature of this animal is noticeable.
Literal Translation
Noticeable the state-of-being-carabao of animal this.
" Nakita namin ang tunay na pagkakalabaw sa kaniyang lakas. "
Natural Translation
We saw the true nature of being a carabao in its strength.
Literal Translation
Saw we the true state-of-being-carabao at its strength.
" Kung minsan, mas pinapahalagahan natin ang pagkakalabaw ng tao na tapat at masipag kaysa sa matalino ngunit tamad. "
Natural Translation
Sometimes, we value more the carabao-like quality of a person who is loyal and hardworking than someone clever but lazy.
Literal Translation
If sometimes, more value we the state-of-being-carabao of person who loyal and hardworking than the smart but lazy.
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