Definition for the Tagalog word parang:
parang 
seems; it seems; seems like; similar to; like; somewhat like; looks like; supposedly; appears; as if; as though
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Root: parang
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Parang Example Sentences in Tagalog: (18)
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Parang sasabog ang pusò ko.
My heart feels like it's going to explode.
Ayoko nang tinatrato akó na parang isáng batà.
I don't want to be treated like a child.
Parang hindî itó magkakasya sa bulsá mo.
It looks like it would not fit in your pocket.
Parang may kumákatók sa pintô.
I think someone's knocking at the door.
Parang gustó kong magdaán sa dati kong páaralán.
It appeared I wanted to drop by my old school.
May naáamóy akóng parang usok.
I smell something like smoke.
Parang mga payaso ang mga senadór ng bansáng itó.
The senators of this country are like clowns.
Parang hindî yatà siyá kúkumpirmahín para sa posisyón.
It looks like he won't be confirmed for the position.
Nilamon akó ng depresyón na parang isáng higanteng alon.
Depression surged toward me like a giant wave.
May naáamóy ka bang parang nasusunog?
Do you smell something (like it's) burning?
User-submitted Example Sentences (30):User-submitted example sentences from Tatoeba who have self reported as being fluent in Tagalog.
Para saan?
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence What for?
Parang gutom siya.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence He appeared hungry.
Parang buhay pa siya.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence It seems he's still alive.
Para siyang selebriti.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence He is something of a celebrity.
Parang hindi umaandar.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence It doesn't seem to work.
May oras
para sa lahat.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceThere is a time for everything.
Parang gusto kong umiyak.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence I feel like crying.
Di ko ginawa
para sa iyo.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceI didn't do it for you.
Nawala sya na
parang bula.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceHe disappeared without a trace.
Husto na ito
para sa akin.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceThis is enough for me.
Para sa anong oras ba, po?
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence For what time, sir?
Handa na si Tom
para sayo.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceTom is ready for you.
May pag-asa
para sa lahat.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceThere's hope for everybody.
Parang hindi masaya si Tom.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence Tom is not looking happy.
Umalis sila
para magpiknik.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceThey set out on a picnic.
May tanong ako
para sa iyo.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceI've got a question for you.
Lumabas siya
para maglakad.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceShe went out for a walk.
Ikinasal siya
para sa pera.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceHe married for money.
Imposible yoon
para sa akin.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceThat is impossible for me.
Umiyak siya
para may epekto.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceShe cried for effect.
Ang tao'y banal
para sa tao.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceMan is something sacred for man.
Sobrang bata mo
para umibig.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceYou are too young to be in love.
Wala akong oras
para magbasa.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceI don't have time to read.
Parang nagsisinungaling siya.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence He seems to be lying.
Parang di umaandar ang erkon.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence The air conditioner doesn't seem to work.
Parang nagsisinungaling siya.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence It seems that he is telling a lie.
Parang ginugutom ka. Kain na.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence I think you're hungry. Eat.
Siya ay masaya na
parang hari.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceHe is happy, like a king.
Parang meron na tayo ng lahat.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentence It looks like we have everything.
Pumunta siya
para iligtas ako.
Tatoeba user-submitted sentenceHe came to my rescue.
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Alternate spelling(s):
prang,
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PARANG AUDIO CLIP:Markup Code:
[rec:5617]
Related Filipino Words:
paráng-parángRelated English Words:
similarsimilar tosomewhat likeasseemas ifsupposedlyas thoughseemsappearslikeapparent
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