From root: unggoy
Usage Note
Malaunggoy is used to describe physical traits or movements that resemble a monkey, such as agility or long arms.
Examples
" Malaunggoy ang galaw ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's movements are monkey-like.
Literal Translation
Monkey-like the movement of child.
" Siya ay may galaw na malaunggoy. "
Natural Translation
He has monkey-like movements.
Literal Translation
He has movement that is monkey-like.
" Dahil sa malaunggoy niyang liksi, madali niyang naaakyat ang matataas na puno na hindi kayang akyatin ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Because of his monkey-like agility, he easily climbs the tall trees that others cannot climb.
Literal Translation
Because on monkey-like his agility, easily he climbs the tall trees that not able climb of others.
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