From root: lugar
Usage Note
Paglulugar refers to the act of positioning or putting things in their proper places. It can also refer to finding one's place or standing in a social context.
Examples
" Maayos ang paglulugar ng libro. "
Natural Translation
The placement of the book is neat.
Literal Translation
Neat the placement of book.
" Mali ang paglulugar ng mga gamit. "
Natural Translation
The placement of the things is wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the placement of the things.
" Inabot ng buong umaga ang paglulugar ng mga kagamitan upang maging maayos at malinis ang silid. "
Natural Translation
Arranging the equipment took the whole morning so that the room would be neat and clean.
Literal Translation
Took of whole morning the placement of the equipment in-order-to become neat and clean the room.
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