limbag
límbag with stress marks
print; to print
Usage Note
Limbag refers to the process of printing text or images onto paper, and can refer to printed publications. Maglimbag means to print or publish, and the word forms the root of palimbagan (printing press) and limbagan (publisher), making it central to journalism and academic vocabulary.
Examples
" Malabo ang limbag nito. "
Natural Translation
Its print is blurry.
Literal Translation
Blurry the print of-this.
" Malinaw ang limbag. "
Natural Translation
The print is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the print.
" Maganda ang limbag ng aklat na ito kaya madaling basahin kahit ang maliliit na titik sa talababa. "
Natural Translation
The print of this book is good, so even the small letters in the footnotes are easy to read.
Literal Translation
Good the print of-the book this so easy to-read even the small letters in footnote.
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