alampay
alampáy with stress marks
kerchief placed on one's shoulder
Usage Note
Alampay is a traditional cloth draped over the shoulder or wrapped around the neck, associated with indigenous and folk costumes and often worn by older Filipinos or as part of formal attire. It appears frequently in cultural performances and regional festivals.
Examples
" Maganda ang alampay niya. "
Natural Translation
Her shoulder cloth is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the shoulder-cloth her.
" Nakasuot siya ng alampay na may burda sa okasyon. "
Natural Translation
He/She wore an embroidered shoulder cloth for the occasion.
Literal Translation
Wearing he/she of shoulder-cloth that with embroidery on-the occasion.
" Ibinilin ng lola na alagaan ang alampay na isinusuot niya tuwing may piyesta sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother instructed that the shoulder cloth she wears during the town fiesta be cared for.
Literal Translation
Instructed by-grandmother that take-care-of the shoulder-cloth that worn her every there-is fiesta in town.
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