EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
shawl; scarf...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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FIL: Isang piraso ng tela na isinasabit sa balikat o ipinapatong sa ulo bilang palamuti o proteksyon.
EN: shawl; scarf
The original 'it-girl' accessory, way before influencers. This is the shawl your lola wears to church, or what Maria Clara gracefully drapes over her shoulder. Today, it's what you grab when the office AC is on arctic blast mode or when you want to add a touch of class to your outfit. The alampay is both a fashion statement and a practical solution for a sudden chill.
Possibly from Malay "selampai" (scarf, handkerchief).
Often associated with traditional Filipino attire like the baro't saya, where it is also called a 'pañuelo'.
🇵🇭 Ang alampay ay bahagi ng tradisyonal na kasuotang pambabae sa Pilipinas.
🇺🇸 The shawl is part of the traditional women's attire in the Philippines.
🇵🇭 Nagsuot siya ng magandang alampay upang takpan ang kanyang mga balikat sa simbahan.
🇺🇸 She wore a beautiful shawl to cover her shoulders at church.
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