lalang
laláng with stress marks
creation
Usage Note
Lalang is a formal or literary root referring to the act of creation, most commonly recognized in the word 'nilalang' which means a living creature or supernatural being. It is primarily used in religious, mythological, or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Examples
" Tao ang pinakamatalinong lalang. "
Natural Translation
Humans are the most intelligent creation.
Literal Translation
Human the most-intelligent creation.
" Ang tao ay isang kamangha-manghang lalang. "
Natural Translation
Humanity is an amazing creation.
Literal Translation
The person is an amazing creation.
" Ayon sa mga matatanda, ang bawat lalang sa mundo ay may sariling layunin na itinakda ng Maykapal. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders, every created thing in the world has its own purpose set by the Creator.
Literal Translation
According to the elders, the each creation in world has own purpose that set by Creator.
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