From root: lalang
Usage Note
Nilalang is a term for any created being, including humans, animals, or supernatural entities.
Examples
" Mabait na nilalang ang aso. "
Natural Translation
A dog is a kind creature.
Literal Translation
Kind link creature the dog.
" Ang tao ay isang nilalang. "
Natural Translation
Man is a creature.
Literal Translation
The person is one creature.
" Naniniwala ang lola ko na ang bawat nilalang sa mundo ay may kanya-kanyang layunin sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother believes that every creature in the world has its own purpose in life.
Literal Translation
Believes the grandmother my that the every creature in world has each-its-own purpose in life.
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