karimlan

Tagalog

Etymology

From metathesis of syncopic form of kadiliman, from dilim +‎ ka- -an. Doublet of kadiliman.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /kaɾimˈlan/ [kɐ.ɾɪmˈlan̪]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: ka‧rim‧lan

Noun

karimlán (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜇᜒᜋ᜔ᜎᜈ᜔)

  1. alternative form of kadiliman
  2. lack of clarity; obscurity
    Synonym: kalabuan
  3. (figurative) ignorance
    Synonym: kamangmangan

Further reading

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