kaluwalhatian
kaluwalhatián with stress marks
glory
From root: luwalhati
Usage Note
Kaluwalhatian is a formal, often religious or poetic word for glory, splendor, or magnificence, derived from the root luwalhati. It is commonly heard in prayers, hymns, and religious texts and is rarely used in casual conversation, but carries great weight in spiritual and literary contexts.
Examples
" Puno ng kaluwalhatian ang awit. "
Natural Translation
The song is full of glory.
Literal Translation
Full of glory the song.
" Puno ng kaluwalhatian ang langit. "
Natural Translation
Heaven is full of glory.
Literal Translation
Full of glory the heaven.
" Sa kanilang mga panalangin, pinupuri nila ang kaluwalhatian ng Diyos na lumikha ng buong sansinukob. "
Natural Translation
In their prayers, they praise the glory of God who created the whole universe.
Literal Translation
In-the their prayers, praise they the glory of God who created of whole universe.
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