From root: langit
Usage Note
Kalangitan refers to the vast expanse of the sky or the spiritual realm of heaven. It is frequently used in religious texts or formal poetry.
Examples
" Maganda ang kalangitan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is beautiful today.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the heavens now.
" Tumingin ka sa kalangitan. "
Natural Translation
Look at the heavens.
Literal Translation
Look you at-the heavens.
" Tumingala kami sa kalangitan at namangha sa dami ng bituing kumikislap nang gabing iyon. "
Natural Translation
We looked up at the heavens and marveled at the multitude of stars twinkling that night.
Literal Translation
Looked-up we at heavens and marveled at many of stars twinkling on night-linker that.
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