From root: lubha
Usage Note
Kalubhaan refers to the degree of seriousness of a problem or offense. It is often found in formal reports or news broadcasts.
Examples
" Hindi ko alam ang kalubhaan nito. "
Natural Translation
I don't know the severity of this.
Literal Translation
Not by-me known the severity of-this.
" Hindi nila alam ang kalubhaan ng problema. "
Natural Translation
They do not know the severity of the problem.
Literal Translation
Not they know the severity of-the problem.
" Hanggang makita ang mga ulat ng doktor, hindi namin lubos na maunawaan ang kalubhaan ng kanyang karamdaman. "
Natural Translation
Until we saw the doctor's reports, we could not fully grasp the severity of his illness.
Literal Translation
Until seen the reports of doctor, not by-us fully understand the severity of his illness.
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