sanlibutan
sanlibútan with stress marks
the whole world or universe
Usage Note
Sanlibutan is a poetic and literary term for the entire world or creation, encountered frequently in classical Tagalog literature, hymns, and religious texts. It conveys a sense of totality and grandeur not found in the everyday word 'mundo'.
Examples
" Tahanan natin ang sanlibutan. "
Natural Translation
The world is our home.
Literal Translation
Home our the world.
" Kilala siya sa buong sanlibutan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is known in the whole world.
Literal Translation
Known he/she in whole world.
" Ipinapahayag ng makata sa kanyang tula ang ganda ng buong sanlibutan na nilikha ng Maykapal. "
Natural Translation
The poet expresses in his poem the beauty of the whole world created by the Lord.
Literal Translation
Expresses by-the poet in his poem the beauty of whole world that created by-the Lord.
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