From root: sulok
Usage Note
Kasulukan refers to the most remote or hidden part of a physical space or one's inner feelings. It is often used poetically to mean depths.
Examples
" Nasa kasulukan ng kwarto ang lumang baul. "
Natural Translation
The old chest is in the innermost corner of the room.
Literal Translation
At innermost-corner of room the old chest.
" Malayo ang kasulukan ng kwarto. "
Natural Translation
The innermost corner of the room is far.
Literal Translation
Far the innermost-corner of room.
" Sa kasulukan ng kanyang puso, alam niyang tama ang desisyon kahit mahirap itong tanggapin ng iba. "
Natural Translation
In the innermost depths of his/her heart, he/she knew the decision was right even though it was hard for others to accept.
Literal Translation
At innermost-corner of his/her heart, knew he/she-that right the decision even hard this-to accept by others.
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