lantaran
lantarán with stress marks
openly
Usage Note
Lantaran is derived from lantad and emphasizes that an action is done brazenly or without concealment. It often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting that the openness is inappropriate or shameless.
Examples
" Lantaran siyang nagsinungaling. "
Natural Translation
He lied openly.
Literal Translation
Openly he lied.
" Lantaran ang kanilang pag-ibig. "
Natural Translation
Their love is openly shown.
Literal Translation
Openly the their love.
" Lantaran niyang nilabag ang patakaran sa harap ng lahat, na para bang wala siyang kinakatakutan. "
Natural Translation
He openly broke the rule in front of everyone, as if he feared no one.
Literal Translation
Openly he violated the rule in front of all, as if none he fearing.
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