From root: asul
Usage Note
Maasul applies the ma- adjective prefix to the Spanish loanword asul to describe something with a notably blue color. It is the standard adjective for blue objects and is used interchangeably with asul in descriptive contexts, though maasul often implies a richer or deeper shade.
Examples
" Maasul ang langit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The sky is blue today.
Literal Translation
Blue the sky today.
" Maasul ang kulay ng kanyang mga mata. "
Natural Translation
His/her eyes are blue.
Literal Translation
Blue the color of his/her eyes.
" Habang papalubog ang araw, unti-unting nagiging maasul ang dagat na dating berdeng-berde kanina. "
Natural Translation
As the sun sets, the sea that was very green earlier slowly turns blue.
Literal Translation
While setting the sun, little-by-little becoming blue the sea that formerly very-green earlier.
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