From root: lagi
Usage Note
Pananalagi refers to the act or duration of staying in a specific place. It is a more formal term often used in literature or official reports.
Examples
" Maikli lang ang pananalagi namin dito. "
Natural Translation
Our stay here is just short.
Literal Translation
Short only the stay our here.
" Salamat sa inyong pananalagi rito. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your stay here.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your stay here.
" Sa buong panahon ng aming pananalagi sa bukid, hindi kami nakaranas ng anumang problema sa mga kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
During our entire stay in the countryside, we did not experience any problems with the neighbors.
Literal Translation
In whole time of our stay in countryside, not we experienced of any problem with the neighbors.
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