From root: sigla
Usage Note
Kasiglahan refers to the state of being energetic or the vibrancy of a place or economy. It is often used in more formal writing or speeches.
Examples
" May kasiglahan ang paligid. "
Natural Translation
The surroundings are full of liveliness.
Literal Translation
Has liveliness the surroundings.
" Puno ng kasiglahan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is full of liveliness.
Literal Translation
Full of liveliness the child.
" Bumalik ang kasiglahan ng buong bayan nang muling magbukas ang mga tindahan pagkatapos ng bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The liveliness of the whole town returned when the shops reopened after the storm.
Literal Translation
Returned the liveliness of whole town when again open the shops after of storm.
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