EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
cypress (tree)...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/SIP-res/
FIL: Isang uri ng puno (genus Cupressus) na karaniwang may hugis na balisungsong at nananatiling luntian sa buong taon.
EN: cypress (tree)
The emo kid of trees. It's that tall, pointy, dark green tree you see in old paintings, cemeteries, or fancy subdivisions in Ayala Alabang. It has a very 'mahangin sa Baguio' vibe.
From Spanish 'ciprés'.
A direct loanword. Not a native tree, but the word is understood.
🇵🇭 Nakatayo ang matatayog na sipres sa gilid ng lumang simbahan.
🇺🇸 Tall cypress trees stand beside the old church.
🇵🇭 Ang amoy ng sipres ay nakakarelaks.
🇺🇸 The scent of cypress is relaxing.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.