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lalim

lálim with stress marks

depth

noun LA-lim Native origin Less Common
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Usage Note

Lalim refers to physical depth, such as in water or holes, and is also used metaphorically to describe profound thoughts or 'deep' Tagalog words that are poetic or complex. It is a versatile term common in both everyday conversation and formal literature.

Examples

Beginner

" Gaano kalalim ang balon? "

Natural Translation

How deep is the well?

Literal Translation

How deep the well?

Intermediate

" Hindi ko alam ang lalim nito. "

Natural Translation

I don't know its depth.

Literal Translation

Not I know the depth of this.

Advanced

" Hindi mo agad mauunawaan ang lalim ng tula hangga't hindi mo nababasa ito nang paulit-ulit. "

Natural Translation

You won't immediately grasp the depth of the poem until you have read it over and over.

Literal Translation

Not you immediately will-understand the depth of the poem until not you have-read it repeatedly.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

lumalim AF VERB

to become deep

Object Focus Verbs

laliman OF VERB

to make deeper

lalimin OF VERB

to find deep

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