kanluran
kanlúran with stress marks
west
Usage Note
Kanluran is the standard term for the direction where the sun sets and is also used to refer to Western countries or culture. It is a key term for understanding both geography and the historical influence of 'The West' in Filipino society.
Examples
" Lumulubog ang araw sa kanluran. "
Natural Translation
The sun sets in the west.
Literal Translation
Sets the sun in-the west.
" Malamig ang hangin mula sa kanluran. "
Natural Translation
The wind from the west is cold.
Literal Translation
Cold the wind from at-the west.
" Maraming kaugalian sa Pilipinas ang naimpluwensyahan ng kanluran dahil sa mahabang panahon ng kolonisasyon. "
Natural Translation
Many customs in the Philippines were influenced by the West because of the long period of colonization.
Literal Translation
Many customs in Philippines the were-influenced by-the west because of long period of colonization.
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