kalawakan
expanse; outer space; universe
From root: lawak
Usage Note
Kalawakan refers to the vastness of the sky or the universe. It is commonly used when talking about astronomy or poetic descriptions of the horizon.
Examples
" Malawak ang kalawakan. "
Natural Translation
Outer space is vast.
Literal Translation
Vast the outer-space.
" Ang mga bituin ay nasa kalawakan. "
Natural Translation
The stars are in outer space.
Literal Translation
The stars are in the space.
" Mula noong bata pa siya, pinapangarap na niyang maglakbay sa kalawakan at marating ang mga bituing nakikita tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
Ever since she was a child, she has dreamed of traveling to outer space and reaching the stars she sees every night.
Literal Translation
Since when child still she, dreamed already she to-travel to outer-space and reach the stars that-are-seen every night.
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