EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to wear a shawl or scarf...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/mag-a-lam-PAY/
FIL: Ang pagsuot o pagpapatong ng alampay, isang uri ng tela na karaniwang inilalagay sa balikat.
EN: to wear a shawl or scarf
This is the action of draping a shawl over your shoulders. It’s very 'dalagang Pilipina' or 'tita' vibes. You do this when the AC in the office is too cold, when you're going to church, or when you want to add a touch of elegance to your outfit. It’s the verb form of looking modest and chic at the same time.
ROOT MEANING: shawl; scarf
'Alampay' refers to a shawl, scarf, or any similar piece of cloth draped over the shoulders.
🇵🇭 Mahilig siyang mag-alampay tuwing nanonood ng sine dahil sa lamig.
🇺🇸 She likes to wear a shawl whenever she watches a movie because of the cold.
🇵🇭 Nag-alampay ang lola ng isang mamahaling seda para sa okasyon.
🇺🇸 The grandmother wore a shawl made of expensive silk for the occasion.
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