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nalawa (adjective) Expert Verified
Dialectal Origin: Ilocano
Pronunciation(s):
     /nɑ:ˈlɑ:aʊɑ:/

Filipino Definition:

may malaking saklaw o mas malaki kaysa sa normal na sukat.

Filipino Usage:

Ang mga magulang ni Robert ay may malawak na lupain.

Filipino Synonyms: maluwang

Filipino Antonyms: masikip; makipot

English Translation:
wide (adjective)
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Pronunciation: (none yet)

- a distance from side to side that is wider than typical or customary.

Usage Samples:

1. America is the land of wide lawns and narrow minds. 2. PSU Lingayen Campus is so wide, it is unlikely that I will find my lost money.

Synonyms: large; vast; widespread; spacious

Antonyms: narrow; small

Dialectal Translations

Ilocano

Pangasinan

(1) maawang
      

Bolinao

(1) alawang