paglaki
growth; act of growing up
From root: laki
Usage Note
Paglaki ko, gusto kong maging doktor is a common phrase used by children to say when I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
Examples
" Mabilis ang paglaki niya. "
Natural Translation
His growth is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the growth his.
" Mabilis ang paglaki ng aking anak. "
Natural Translation
My child's growth is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the growth of my child.
" Sa paglaki ng mga bata, unti-unting nababawasan ang oras na nakakasama nila ang kanilang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
As children grow up, the time they get to spend with their parents gradually decreases.
Literal Translation
In growing-up of the children, little-by-little decreases the time that with-them their parents.
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