akasya
akásya with stress marks
acacia tree
Usage Note
Akasya, from Spanish acacia, refers to the rain tree (Samanea saman), an iconic shade tree lining many Philippine roads, plazas, and schools. Its wide canopy makes it a beloved landmark and enduring symbol of provincial life across the archipelago.
Examples
" Malaki ang akasya sa plasa. "
Natural Translation
The acacia tree in the plaza is big.
Literal Translation
Big the acacia in-the plaza.
" Nagpahinga kami sa lilim ng matandang akasya. "
Natural Translation
We rested in the shade of the old acacia tree.
Literal Translation
Rested we in-the shade of-the old acacia.
" Tuwing tag-init, nagtitipon ang mga magkakapitbahay sa ilalim ng malaking akasya para mag-usap at maglaro. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, the neighbors gather under the big acacia tree to talk and play.
Literal Translation
Every summer, gather the neighbors at-the under of-the big acacia to converse and play.
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