laru-laro
just for fun or not serious
From root: laro
Usage Note
Laru-larô describes an action or relationship that lacks depth or serious intent. It implies that the activity is being done purely for amusement or passing the time.
Examples
" Laru-laro lang ang usapan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our conversation was just for fun.
Literal Translation
Just-for-fun only the conversation our.
" Laru-larô lang ito. "
Natural Translation
This is just for fun.
Literal Translation
Just-for-fun only this.
" Akala niya laru-laro lang ang pangako ko, kaya nagulat siya nang seryosohin ko talaga ang aming napagkasunduan. "
Natural Translation
He thought my promise was just for fun, so he was surprised when I really took our agreement seriously.
Literal Translation
Thought he just-for-fun only the promise my, so got-surprised he when took-seriously I really the our agreement.
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