libang
libáng with stress marks
entertainment; distraction
Usage Note
Libang refers to entertainment, amusement, or a diversion that passes the time. It can also describe the act of amusing oneself or others. The phrase 'para sa libang' (for fun/entertainment) is very common in everyday speech.
Examples
" Wala akong libang dito. "
Natural Translation
I have no entertainment here.
Literal Translation
None I entertainment here.
" Kailangan ko ng libang. "
Natural Translation
I need entertainment.
Literal Translation
Need I of entertainment.
" Tuwing katapusan ng linggo, ang pamamasyal sa parke ang nagsisilbing libang ng buong pamilya namin. "
Natural Translation
Every weekend, strolling in the park serves as entertainment for our whole family.
Literal Translation
Every end of week, the strolling in-the park the serving-as entertainment of whole family our.
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