malakarit
crescent; scythe-shaped
From root: karit
Usage Note
Malakarit is a descriptive term referring to anything curved like a sickle or crescent moon, formed from the prefix mala- (indicating resemblance) and karit (sickle). It is used in literary, agricultural, or descriptive contexts.
Examples
" Malakarit ang hugis ng kawit. "
Natural Translation
The hook is crescent-shaped.
Literal Translation
Crescent-shaped the shape of-the hook.
" Malakarit ang buwan. "
Natural Translation
The moon is crescent-shaped.
Literal Translation
Crescent-shaped the moon.
" Sa gabing iyon, malakarit ang buwan na kumikinang sa madilim at malinaw na kalangitan. "
Natural Translation
That night, the moon was crescent-shaped, shining in the dark and clear sky.
Literal Translation
On night that, crescent-shaped the moon that shining in dark and clear [na] sky.
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