sansinukob
sansinukób with stress marks
universe
Usage Note
Sansinukob is an elevated, poetic Tagalog word for the entire universe or cosmos, often encountered in literature, philosophy, and religious discourse. It suggests a sense of boundlessness and is preferred over the Spanish-borrowed 'uniberso' when a more lyrical or indigenous register is desired.
Examples
" Napakalawak ng sansinukob. "
Natural Translation
The universe is so vast.
Literal Translation
Very-vast the universe.
" Malaki ang sansinukob. "
Natural Translation
The universe is big.
Literal Translation
Big the universe.
" Sa tuwing tumitingin ako sa mga bituin, naiisip ko kung gaano kaliit ang tao sa harap ng buong sansinukob. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I look at the stars, I think about how small a person is before the entire universe.
Literal Translation
In every look I at the stars, thinks I how small the person in front of whole universe.
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