From root: lungsod
Usage Note
Tagalungsod is used to describe a person who lives in or originates from a city as opposed to the province.
Examples
" Tagalungsod ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
My friend is a city resident.
Literal Translation
City-resident the friend my.
" Ang mga tagalungsod ay abala. "
Natural Translation
City residents are busy.
Literal Translation
The city-residents are busy.
" Bilang isang tagalungsod, hindi sanay ang pinsan ko sa katahimikan ng probinsya at sa malayong lakad papunta sa tindahan. "
Natural Translation
As a city resident, my cousin is not used to the quiet of the province or the long walk to the store.
Literal Translation
As a city-resident, not accustomed the cousin my to the quiet of province and to the far walk going to store.
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