From root: lalim
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilalim
ni-LA-lim
found deep
Present (Incomplete)
nilalalim
ni-la-LA-lim
finding deep
Future (Contemplated)
lalalimin
la-la-LI-min
will find deep
Usage Note
Lalimin is used when a person perceives or finds a particular physical depth, such as in a pool or the ocean, to be too deep for their comfort. It can also be applied figuratively when someone finds a topic, language, or concept overly profound or difficult to grasp.
Examples
" Baka lalimin mo ang batis. "
Natural Translation
You might find the stream deep.
Literal Translation
Might find-deep you the stream.
" Baka lalimin ka sa gitna ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
You might to find the middle of the sea deep.
Literal Translation
Might find-deep you in middle of sea.
" Bago pa lang siyang natutong lumangoy, kaya baka lalimin niya ang bahaging iyon ng ilog. "
Natural Translation
She is still just learning to swim, so she might find that part of the river deep.
Literal Translation
Just-only she learning-to swim, so might find-deep she the part that of river.
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