kalaliman
depth; middle
From root: lalim
Usage Note
Kalaliman refers to the state of being deep or a specific point in time. Kalaliman ng gabi means the dead of night or the very middle of the night.
Examples
" Malamig sa kalaliman ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
It is cold in the depths of the sea.
Literal Translation
Cold in depth of sea.
" Takot siya sa kalaliman ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
He/She is afraid of the depth of the sea.
Literal Translation
Afraid he/she in depth of sea.
" Sa kalaliman ng gabi, narinig namin ang mahinang tinig na nagmula sa lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
In the dead of night, we heard a faint voice coming from the old house.
Literal Translation
In depth of night, heard we the faint voice that came from old house.
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