EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
kite...
adolescent male, bachelor...
typhoon, storm...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Isang laruang yari sa magaan na balangkas na binalutan ng papel o tela, na idinisenyo upang paliparin sa hangin gamit ang isang mahabang tali.
EN: kite
The classic Filipino kite, usually diamond-shaped, that you see flying high during windy seasons. It's the OG drone. Making one with 'tingting' (bamboo stick) and 'papel de hapon' is a core childhood memory for many Pinoys, right next to getting your kite stuck on a power line.
From Spanish 'gorrión' (sparrow), likely due to its bird-like appearance when flying.
Often used interchangeably with 'saranggola', though 'saranggola' is more common. 'Guryon' can sometimes refer to a smaller, simpler type of kite.
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🇵🇭 Nagtatakbuhan ang mga bata sa parang habang nagpapalipad ng guryon.
🇺🇸 The children were running in the field while flying a kite.
🇵🇭 Ang taas ng lipad ng kanyang guryon!
🇺🇸 His kite is flying so high!
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.