kamusmusan
kamúsmusan with stress marks
innocence
From root: musmos
Usage Note
Kamusmusan is derived from musmos and evokes the innocence and naivety associated with early childhood — a state free from worldly corruption. It is used nostalgically and poetically, often in literature and songs reflecting on lost innocence or the purity of youth.
Examples
" Naaalala ko ang kamusmusan ko. "
Natural Translation
I remember my childhood innocence.
Literal Translation
Remember I the innocence my.
" Hangad ko ang kamusmusan ng bata. "
Natural Translation
I admire the innocence of the child.
Literal Translation
Desire I the innocence of-the child.
" Habang tumatanda tayo, unti-unti nang naglalaho ang kamusmusan na minsan nating tinaglay nang walang pag-aalala. "
Natural Translation
As we grow older, the innocence we once carried without any worry slowly fades away.
Literal Translation
While aging we, little-by-little now fading the innocence that once we possessed without worry.
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