From root: kanluran
Usage Note
Pakanluran indicates a direction or movement heading toward the west. It can be used to describe the path of a traveler or the orientation of a building.
Examples
" Lumakad kami pakanluran. "
Natural Translation
We walked toward the west.
Literal Translation
Walked we toward-the-west.
" Ang hangin ay ihip pakanluran. "
Natural Translation
The wind is blowing toward the west.
Literal Translation
The wind is blowing toward-the-west.
" Kung magmamaneho ka pakanluran mula sa lungsod, aabutin ka ng halos dalawang oras bago marating ang dagat. "
Natural Translation
If you drive west from the city, it will take you almost two hours before you reach the sea.
Literal Translation
If will-drive you toward-the-west from the city, take you of almost two hours before reach the sea.
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