From root: taning
Usage Note
Walang-taning refers to something that has no expiration, fixed limit, or set end date. It is often used in legal contexts like life imprisonment.
Examples
" Walang-taning ang pagmamahal niya. "
Natural Translation
Her love is without limit.
Literal Translation
Without-fixed-date the love her.
" Ang kontrata ay walang-taning ang haba. "
Natural Translation
The contract is of indefinite length.
Literal Translation
The contract is without-fixed-date the length.
" Hinatulan ang akusado ng pagkakulong na walang-taning dahil sa bigat ng kanyang krimen. "
Natural Translation
The accused was sentenced to imprisonment without limit because of the gravity of his crime.
Literal Translation
Sentenced the accused of imprisonment that without-fixed-date because of weight of his crime.
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