From root: silang
Usage Note
Pagsilang refers to the act of being born or the emergence of something new.
Examples
" Masaya ang araw ng pagsilang. "
Natural Translation
The day of birth is joyful.
Literal Translation
Happy the day of birth.
" Mahalaga ang araw ng pagsilang. "
Natural Translation
The day of birth is important.
Literal Translation
Important the day of birth.
" Ipinagdiwang ng buong pamilya ang pagsilang ng panganay na anak na matagal nilang hinintay. "
Natural Translation
The whole family celebrated the birth of the firstborn child they had long awaited.
Literal Translation
Celebrated the whole family the birth of firstborn child that long they awaited.
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