From root: ulap
Usage Note
Maulap is used to describe weather conditions or the state of the sky. For example, 'Maulap ang langit' means 'The sky is cloudy'.
Examples
" Maulap ngayong umaga. "
Natural Translation
It's cloudy this morning.
Literal Translation
Cloudy this morning.
" Maulap ang langit ngayong hapon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is cloudy this afternoon.
Literal Translation
Cloudy the sky this afternoon.
" Kapag maulap ang kalangitan, malamang ay uulan kaya't magdala ka na ng payong bago umalis. "
Natural Translation
When the sky is cloudy, it will probably rain, so bring an umbrella before you leave.
Literal Translation
When cloudy the sky, likely is will-rain so-that bring you already of umbrella before leave.
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