karingalan
karingalán with stress marks
splendor
Usage Note
Karingalan is a formal and literary word for grandeur, magnificence, or glory, related to dangal (dignity, honor). It appears in speeches, religious texts, and poetry to evoke the splendor of God, nature, or human achievement.
Examples
" Kahanga-hanga ang karingalan ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The splendor of the church is admirable.
Literal Translation
Admirable the splendor of-the church.
" Ang karingalan ng palasyo ay humanga sa mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
The splendor of the palace amazed the visitors.
Literal Translation
The splendor of-the palace amazed the visitors.
" Sa kabila ng panahong lumipas, nananatili pa rin ang karingalan ng lumang katedral na ipinagmamalaki ng buong lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Despite the passing of time, the splendor of the old cathedral that the whole city takes pride in still remains.
Literal Translation
Despite the time that-passed, remains still also the splendor of-the old cathedral that is-proud-of the whole city.
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