From root: langit
Usage Note
Sangkalangitan is a formal term used to encompass the whole universe or the entire sky. You will most often encounter this in deep Tagalog literature or religious hymns.
Examples
" Maliwanag ang buong sangkalangitan. "
Natural Translation
The entire heavens are bright.
Literal Translation
Bright the whole entire-heavens.
" Umuulan sa buong sangkalangitan. "
Natural Translation
It is raining across the entire sky.
Literal Translation
It is raining in the entire heavens.
" Sa mga lumang awiting panrelihiyon, inaawit ang papuri sa Maykapal na nilikha ang buong sangkalangitan at lupa. "
Natural Translation
In the old religious songs, praise is sung to the Creator who made the entire heavens and earth.
Literal Translation
In the old songs religious, is-sung the praise to-the Creator who created the whole entire-heavens and earth.
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