nilalang

Tagalog

Alternative forms

• linalang — nonstandard

Etymology

From ni- +‎ lalang. Can also be interpreted as metathesis of linalang, from lalang +‎ -in-.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /nilaˈlaŋ/ [n̪ɪ.lɐˈlaŋ]
• Rhymes: -aŋ
• Syllabification: ni‧la‧lang

Adjective

nilaláng (Baybayin spelling ᜈᜒᜎᜎᜅ᜔)

1. created

   Synonym: nilikha

Noun

nilaláng (Baybayin spelling ᜈᜒᜎᜎᜅ᜔)

1. creature

   Synonyms: likha, nilikha

Verb

nilaláng (Baybayin spelling ᜈᜒᜎᜎᜅ᜔)

1. complete aspect of lalangin

Further reading

• “nilalang”, in KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2024
• “nilalang”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018