From root: sarili
Usage Note
Sarilinan is used to describe an activity or conversation that is meant to be done privately or exclusively between a few people.
Examples
" Sarilinan ang usapan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our conversation is private.
Literal Translation
Private the conversation our.
" Gawin natin itong sarilinan. "
Natural Translation
Let's keep this private.
Literal Translation
Do let's this private.
" Pumunta tayo sa ibang silid para maging sarilinan ang pag-uusap natin tungkol sa problema. "
Natural Translation
Let's go to another room so that our conversation about the problem can be private.
Literal Translation
Go let's to other room so that to-become private the conversation our about the problem.
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