EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
choker, necklace...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
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Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
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FIL: Isang uri ng kuwintas na mahigpit o saktong-sakto lamang ang pagkakasuot sa leeg.
EN: choker, necklace
This is the fancy Spanish-era term for a choker. Before it became a 90s fashion staple, the 'gargantilya' was the accessory of choice for the doñas and señoritas in historical dramas, usually made of pearls or gold. It's the kind of necklace that sits right on your neck, saying 'I'm elegant, but I might be having trouble breathing.'
From Spanish "gargantilla" (choker necklace).
While it specifically means 'choker,' it can sometimes be used more broadly for an elegant, often elaborate necklace that is worn close to the neck. It sounds more formal and classical than the English word 'choker'.
🇵🇭 Isinuot niya ang perlas na gargantilya na regalo ng kanyang lola.
🇺🇸 She wore the pearl choker that was a gift from her grandmother.
🇵🇭 Ang ninakaw sa museo ay isang antigong gargantilya na may mga diyamante.
🇺🇸 Stolen from the museum was an antique necklace with diamonds.
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