ilalim
ilálim with stress marks
underside; the space below
From root: lalim
Usage Note
Ilalim marks the space beneath something and is the direct counterpart of ibabaw (top). It also carries a figurative sense — nasa ilalim ng batas means under the law.
Examples
" Nasa ilalim ng kama ang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoes are under the bed.
Literal Translation
At underside of-the bed the shoes.
" Nasa ilalim ng mesa ang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The cat is under the table.
Literal Translation
At underside of-the table the cat.
" Makikita mo ang mga makukulay na isda sa ilalim ng malinaw na tubig kapag sumisid ka. "
Natural Translation
You will see the colorful fish beneath the clear water when you dive.
Literal Translation
Will-see you the plural colorful fish at underside of-the clear water when dive you.
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