ngalirang
ngalírang with stress marks
extreme dryness; being very thin
Usage Note
Ngalirang describes a state of extreme gauntness, dryness, or emaciation — applied to a person who has become skeletal from illness or hunger, or to objects that are parched and brittle. It carries a strong visual sense and can be used hyperbolically; it is more common in older or regional Tagalog.
Examples
" Ngalirang na ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
The plant is now withered and dry.
Literal Translation
Extremely-dry already the plant.
" Naging ngalirang ang lupa sa bukid dahil sa mahabang tagtuyot. "
Natural Translation
The soil in the field became extremely dry due to the long drought.
Literal Translation
Became extremely-dry the soil in field because to long drought.
" Pagkatapos ng matagal na karamdaman, naging ngalirang na ang kanyang katawan na halos hindi na siya makilala ng kanyang mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
After a long illness, his/her body became so gaunt that his/her friends could barely recognize him/her.
Literal Translation
After of long illness, became extremely-thin already the his/her body that almost not already he/she recognized by his/her plural friend.
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