larangan
larangán with stress marks
domain; field of knowledge
Usage Note
Larangan is a formal and intellectual word used to describe a sphere of activity, expertise, or study — equivalent to 'field' or 'domain' in English academic usage. Commonly heard in professional, academic, and journalistic contexts: larangan ng agham (field of science), larangan ng politika (political arena).
Examples
" Bago siya sa larangan na ito. "
Natural Translation
He is new to this field.
Literal Translation
New he in field that this.
" Magaling siya sa larangan na ito. "
Natural Translation
He is good in this field.
Literal Translation
Good he in field that this.
" Bagaman bata pa siya, kinikilala na siya bilang isa sa mga eksperto sa larangan ng panggagamot. "
Natural Translation
Although he is still young, he is already recognized as one of the experts in the field of medicine.
Literal Translation
Although young still he, recognized already he as one of experts in field of healing.
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