From root: saglit
Usage Note
Panaglit is a more formal or literary word for something that is transitory. While it is related to the root, panandalian is much more commonly used in modern conversation.
Examples
" Panaglit lamang ang sakit. "
Natural Translation
The pain is only momentary.
Literal Translation
Momentary only the pain.
" Ito ay panaglit na kasiyahan lamang. "
Natural Translation
This is only momentary happiness.
Literal Translation
This is momentary happiness only.
" Tinanggap niya na panaglit lamang ang tagumpay, kaya hindi siya nagpalalo kahit pinupuri siya ng marami. "
Natural Translation
She accepted that success is only momentary, so she did not become arrogant even though many praised her.
Literal Translation
Accepted by-her that momentary only the success, so not she became-arrogant even-though praised her by many.
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