asul
asúl with stress marks
blue
Usage Note
Asul is the most common term for the color blue in daily conversation, while the native synonym bughaw is typically reserved for formal or literary contexts. In casual speech, many Filipinos also simply use the English word 'blue'.
Examples
" Asul ang bag ko. "
Natural Translation
My bag is blue.
Literal Translation
Blue the bag my.
" Asul ang langit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is blue today.
Literal Translation
Blue the sky today.
" Pinili niya ang asul na pintura para sa kwarto dahil ito raw ang paborito niyang kulay. "
Natural Translation
She chose the blue paint for the room because she said it's her favorite color.
Literal Translation
Chose she the blue paint for the room because it reportedly the favorite her color.
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