luwang
luwáng with stress marks
width
Usage Note
Luwang refers to the horizontal dimension of an object or space — its width or breadth. It is used in practical contexts such as construction, furniture-making, and describing the dimensions of a room or parcel of land.
Examples
" Maliit ang luwang ng kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
The width of the room is small.
Literal Translation
Small the width of room.
" Malaki ang luwang ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
The width of the door is big.
Literal Translation
Big the width of door.
" Sinukat muna ng karpintero ang luwang ng pasilyo bago niya ipinasok ang malaking aparador. "
Natural Translation
The carpenter first measured the width of the hallway before he brought in the large cabinet.
Literal Translation
Measured first by-the carpenter the width of hallway before he brought-in the large cabinet.
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