From root: palad
Usage Note
Sawimpalad is a compound term used for people who have suffered a tragedy or are victims of bad luck.
Examples
" Sawimpalad ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That child is unfortunate.
Literal Translation
Unfortunate the child that.
" Ang sawimpalad na manlalakbay ay naligaw. "
Natural Translation
The unfortunate traveler got lost.
Literal Translation
The unfortunate traveler got lost.
" Tinulungan ng buong barangay ang mga sawimpalad na pamilyang nawalan ng tahanan dahil sa malakas na bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The whole barangay helped the unfortunate families who lost their homes because of the strong storm.
Literal Translation
Helped by-the whole barangay the unfortunate families that lost home because of strong storm.
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