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lawig

láwig with stress marks

duration of time

noun verb LA-wig Native origin Rare
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Usage Note

Lawig conveys the sense of a prolonged stretch of time or a lengthy wait. It can describe anything that drags on — a slow process, a long separation, or an extended journey. It has a slightly literary or poetic register.

Examples

Beginner

" Mahaba ang lawig ng biyahe. "

Natural Translation

The duration of the trip is long.

Literal Translation

Long the duration of trip.

Intermediate

" Mahaba ang lawig ng pelikula. "

Natural Translation

The duration of the movie is long.

Literal Translation

Long the duration of movie.

Advanced

" Dahil sa lawig ng aming paghihiwalay, halos hindi na namin makilala ang isa't isa nang muli kaming magkita. "

Natural Translation

Because of the length of our separation, we could barely recognize each other when we met again.

Literal Translation

Because of duration of our separation, almost not anymore we recognize the each other when again we met.

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to extend

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