From root: lalim
Usage Note
Malalim is used to describe physical depth or metaphorical depth in thoughts and language. For example, malalim ang gabi translates to it is late at night.
Examples
" Malalim ang batis na ito. "
Natural Translation
This stream is deep.
Literal Translation
Deep the stream that this.
" Malalim ang ilog kaya huwag kang lumangoy. "
Natural Translation
The river is deep, so do not swim.
Literal Translation
Deep the river so do not you swim.
" Napakahirap intindihin ang tula dahil masyadong malalim ang mga salitang ginamit ng makata. "
Natural Translation
The poem is very hard to understand because the words the poet used are too deep.
Literal Translation
Very-hard to-understand the poem because too deep the words used by poet.
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