From root: kintal
Usage Note
Kakintalan refers to the mental or emotional impression left by a person, experience, or event. It is a relatively formal term used in literary and reflective writing; in everyday speech, Filipinos more commonly use the Spanish-derived impresyon for a similar meaning.
Examples
" Malalim ang kakintalan niya sa akin. "
Natural Translation
His impression on me is deep.
Literal Translation
Deep the impression his to me.
" Malalim ang kakintalan ng kanyang mga salita sa akin. "
Natural Translation
His/Her words left a deep impression on me.
Literal Translation
Deep the impression of his/her words to me.
" Hindi ko makalimutan ang kakintalan ng kanyang tapang nang harapin niya ang lahat ng nang-aapi. "
Natural Translation
I cannot forget the impression of his courage when he faced everyone who was oppressing him.
Literal Translation
Not I can-forget the impression of-the his courage when faced he the all that oppressing.
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