laon
laón with stress marks
vintage; long time
Usage Note
Laon describes something that has existed or been kept for a very long time, giving it a sense of age and authenticity. It is used in formal and literary registers and often appears in phrases like mula nang laon (since long ago) or nang una at laon (from the beginning and long past).
Examples
" Laon na ang bahay na ito. "
Natural Translation
This house is very old.
Literal Translation
Old-vintage already the house that this.
" Laon na ang alak na ito. "
Natural Translation
This wine is vintage.
Literal Translation
Vintage already the wine that this.
" Mula nang laon ay pinahahalagahan ng aming pamilya ang mga kaugaliang ipinasa ng aming mga ninuno. "
Natural Translation
Since long ago, our family has valued the customs passed down by our ancestors.
Literal Translation
Since when long-ago valued by our family the customs passed-down by our ancestors.
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