From root: lilok
Usage Note
Paglililok is a traditional Filipino craft often associated with Paete, Laguna.
Examples
" Mahirap ang paglililok ng kahoy. "
Natural Translation
Carving wood is difficult.
Literal Translation
Hard the carving of wood.
" Ang paglililok ay sining. "
Natural Translation
Carving is an art.
Literal Translation
The act-of-carving is art.
" Sa Paete, ipinapasa ng mga matatanda ang sining ng paglililok sa mga apo upang hindi ito malimutan. "
Natural Translation
In Paete, the elders pass on the art of carving to their grandchildren so that it will not be forgotten.
Literal Translation
In Paete, passing of the elders the art of carving to the grandchildren so-that not it forgotten.
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