From root: pilak
Usage Note
Mapilak is a literary term for someone who has a lot of money or silver. It is mostly used in traditional poetry or formal literature rather than daily speech.
Examples
" Mapilak ang mga tao roon. "
Natural Translation
The people there are wealthy.
Literal Translation
Wealthy the people there.
" Ang pamilya nila ay mapilak. "
Natural Translation
Their family is wealthy.
Literal Translation
The family their is wealthy.
" Bagaman mapilak ang angkan, hindi nila kailanman kinalimutan ang mga dukhang kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
Although the clan was wealthy, they never forgot their poor neighbors.
Literal Translation
Although wealthy the clan, not they ever forgot the poor neighbors.
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