From root: lakas
Usage Note
Kalakasan denotes the abstract quality of strength or the peak period of power or intensity. It is often used to describe the prime of one's life.
Examples
" Ito ang kalakasan niya. "
Natural Translation
This is his strength.
Literal Translation
This the strength his.
" Ito ang kalakasan ng ating grupo. "
Natural Translation
This is our group's strength.
Literal Translation
This the strength of our group.
" Noong nasa kalakasan pa ng kanyang katawan ang lolo ko, kaya niyang magtrabaho sa bukid buong araw. "
Natural Translation
When my grandfather's body was still at its peak strength, he could work in the field all day.
Literal Translation
When at-the strength still of-the his body the grandfather my, can he to-work in-the field whole day.
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