amorseko
amorsekô with stress marks
tropical grass
Usage Note
Amorseko is a common weed found in fields and roadsides across the Philippines. Its seeds cling to clothing and animal fur, making it a well-known nuisance in rural and suburban areas. The name is derived from Spanish 'amor seco' (dry love), a reference to how its barbed seeds stick to passersby.
Examples
" May amorseko sa damit ko. "
Natural Translation
There is amorseko grass on my clothes.
Literal Translation
There-is amorseko on clothes my.
" Puno ng amorseko ang bakanteng lote sa likod ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The vacant lot behind the house is full of amorseko grass.
Literal Translation
Full of amorseko the vacant lot at-the back of-the house.
" Tuwing nanggagaling kami sa bukid, dikit-dikit ang amorseko sa aming medyas na mahirap tanggalin. "
Natural Translation
Every time we come from the field, amorseko grass clings all over our socks and is hard to remove.
Literal Translation
Every coming we from the field, stuck-stuck the amorseko on our socks that hard to-remove.
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