rangya
rángyà with stress marks
luxury; pompous; ostentatious
Usage Note
Rangya is a native Tagalog word conveying opulence and showiness, used either admiringly or critically depending on context. It appears most often in literature and formal speech to describe lavish displays of wealth or grandeur.
Examples
" Puno ng rangya ang palasyo. "
Natural Translation
The palace is full of luxury.
Literal Translation
Full of luxury the palace.
" Ang kasal nila ay puno ng rangya at kagandahan. "
Natural Translation
Their wedding was full of luxury and beauty.
Literal Translation
The wedding their is full of luxury and beauty.
" Bagaman kahanga-hanga ang rangya ng kanyang tahanan, mas hinahangaan ng mga tao ang kanyang kababaang-loob sa kabila ng yaman. "
Natural Translation
Although the opulence of his home was impressive, people admired more his humility despite his wealth.
Literal Translation
Although admirable the luxury of his home, more admired by the plural people the his humility despite of wealth.
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