From root: lalang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
lumalang
lu-ma-LANG
created
Present (Incomplete)
lumalalang
lu-ma-la-LANG
is creating
Future (Contemplated)
lalalang
la-la-LANG
will create
Usage Note
Lumalang is primarily used in formal or religious contexts, specifically referring to the divine act of creation by a deity. For general creation or making things in daily conversation, 'gumawa' or 'lumikha' are more commonly used.
Examples
" Marunong siyang lumalang ng bago. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to create something new.
Literal Translation
Knows he create of new.
" Kaya ng Diyos lumalang ng mundo. "
Natural Translation
God can to create a world.
Literal Translation
Able of God to create of world.
" Naniniwala silang ang Diyos ang lumalang ng langit at lupa noong simula pa lamang ng panahon. "
Natural Translation
They believe that God created the heavens and the earth at the very beginning of time.
Literal Translation
Believe they the God the create of heaven and earth at start only of time.
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