Usage Note
Malong is a versatile tubular garment worn by Maranao and other Mindanao peoples, woven with intricate geometric or floral patterns. It can be worn as a skirt, dress, or prayer mat, and also serves as a blanket or baby carrier — a symbol of Mindanao cultural identity displayed prominently at festivals.
Examples
" Suot niya ang malong. "
Natural Translation
She is wearing the tube-cloth.
Literal Translation
Worn by-her the tube-cloth.
" Maganda ang malong niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her tube-cloth is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the tube-cloth his/her.
" Tuwing piyesta sa Mindanao, ipinagmamalaki ng mga babae ang kanilang makukulay na malong na hinabi nang buong husay. "
Natural Translation
During festivals in Mindanao, the women proudly display their colorful tube-cloths that were woven with great skill.
Literal Translation
Every festival in Mindanao, proudly-shown by-the women the their colorful tube-cloth that woven with full skill.
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