libangan
libangán with stress marks
amusement; diversion; pastime
From root: libang
Usage Note
Libangan is the nominalized form of libang, referring to a place or activity of amusement — a pastime or hobby. It is slightly more formal than 'libang' alone and is used in phrases like 'lugar ng libangan' (place of amusement/entertainment park).
Examples
" Ang pagbabasa ang libangan ko. "
Natural Translation
Reading is my pastime.
Literal Translation
The reading the pastime my.
" Ano ang libangan mo? "
Natural Translation
What is your pastime?
Literal Translation
What the pastime your?
" Mula pagkabata, ang pagpipinta ang naging libangan niya tuwing may libreng oras siya sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Since childhood, painting has been her pastime whenever she has free time at home.
Literal Translation
Since childhood, the painting the became pastime her whenever has free time she at-the house.
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