kalakihan
majority; bulk; largeness
From root: laki
Usage Note
Kalakihan ng mga tao ay narito refers to the majority or the bulk of the people being present.
Examples
" Nasayang ang kalakihan ng pera. "
Natural Translation
The bulk of the money was wasted.
Literal Translation
Wasted the majority of money.
" Ang kalakihan ng kita ay napunta sa bayarin. "
Natural Translation
The majority of the earnings went to bills.
Literal Translation
The majority of earnings went to bills.
" Ang kalakihan ng mga estudyante ay sumang-ayon sa panukala, kaya naipasa ito kahit may ilang tumutol. "
Natural Translation
The majority of the students agreed to the proposal, so it passed even though a few objected.
Literal Translation
The majority of the students agreed to the proposal, so passed it even-if has some objected.
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