malmag
malmág with stress marks
tarsier (Bohol monkey)
Usage Note
Malmag is the Visayan name for the Philippine tarsier, one of the world's smallest primates and an iconic wildlife symbol of Bohol island. It is a protected species and a major ecotourism draw — worth noting that the colloquial label 'Bohol monkey' is a misnomer, as tarsiers are not monkeys.
Examples
" Maliit na hayop ang malmag. "
Natural Translation
The tarsier is a small animal.
Literal Translation
Small that animal the tarsier.
" Maliit ang malmag. "
Natural Translation
The tarsier is small.
Literal Translation
Small the tarsier.
" Maraming turista ang pumupunta sa Bohol para makita ang malmag, na isa sa pinakamaliit na primate sa buong mundo. "
Natural Translation
Many tourists go to Bohol to see the tarsier, which is one of the smallest primates in the whole world.
Literal Translation
Many tourists the go to Bohol to see the tarsier, which one of smallest that primate in whole world.
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