Disyembre
Disyémbre with stress marks
December
Usage Note
Disyembre marks the peak of the Christmas season in the Philippines, often characterized by cooler weather and traditions like Simbang Gabi (dawn masses). It is a festive month centered on family reunions and the anticipation of the Christmas Eve feast.
Examples
" Maganda ang panahon sa Disyembre. "
Natural Translation
The weather is nice in December.
Literal Translation
Nice the weather in December.
" Pasko na sa darating na Disyembre. "
Natural Translation
It’s already Christmas this coming December.
Literal Translation
Christmas already in coming [linker] December.
" Tuwing Disyembre, umuuwi ang mga manggagawa mula sa ibang bansa para makapiling muli ang kanilang pamilya sa Pasko. "
Natural Translation
Every December, workers come home from abroad to be with their families again for Christmas.
Literal Translation
Every December, come-home the workers from other country to be-with again the their family on Christmas.
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