mulawin
mulawín with stress marks
molave tree (Vitex parviflora)
Usage Note
Mulawin is a native hardwood tree of the Philippines historically prized for its extremely hard, durable timber used in construction and furniture. It carries deep cultural significance — José Rizal used molave as a metaphor for the resilient Filipino people in his celebrated essay about the nation's future.
Examples
" Mulaga siya sa takot. "
Natural Translation
He was wide-eyed with fear.
Literal Translation
Wide-eyed he in fear.
" Ang matibay na haligi ng bahay ay gawa sa kahoy ng mulawin. "
Natural Translation
The strong pillar of the house is made of molave wood.
Literal Translation
The strong pillar of house is made of wood of molave.
" Nanatili siyang mulaga sa kanyang upuan, hindi makapagsalita matapos marinig ang nakakagulat na balita tungkol sa aksidente. "
Natural Translation
He remained frozen in his seat, unable to speak after hearing the shocking news about the accident.
Literal Translation
Remained he-that wide-eyed in his seat, not able-to-speak after to-hear the shocking that news about to accident.
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