EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
/pam-pa-la-MU-ti/
FIL: Anumang bagay na ginagamit upang magdagdag ng ganda o palamuti sa isang lugar, bagay, o pagkain.
EN: Decoration; ornament; garnish
The Christmas lights your dad insists on putting up in September. The sprinkles on a cake. The throw pillows on the sofa that you're not actually allowed to use. Anything that's there to make things look pretty but often has no practical function. Also known as 'gastos.'
From 'pang-' (instrumental prefix) + 'palamuti' (decoration). The word 'palamuti' itself comes from 'pa-' + the archaic root 'lamuti'.
ROOT MEANING: decoration, ornament, garnish
While 'palamuti' is the decoration itself, 'pampalamuti' is the *thing used for decorating*. In practice, they are often used interchangeably.
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🇵🇭 Bumili kami ng mga parol at iba pang pampalamuti para sa Pasko.
🇺🇸 We bought lanterns and other decorations for Christmas.
🇵🇭 Ang mga hiniwang gulay ay nagsilbing pampalamuti sa ulam.
🇺🇸 The sliced vegetables served as a garnish for the dish.