bulaklak
bulaklák with stress marks
flower
Usage Note
Bulaklak refers to any blossom and is central to celebrations like the Flores de Mayo festival and the national symbol, the Sampaguita. It is commonly used when giving gifts or with verbs like pitas (to pick) and tanim (to plant).
Examples
" Ang ganda ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower is so pretty.
Literal Translation
The beauty of flower.
" Ang bulaklak ay mabango. "
Natural Translation
The flower is fragrant.
Literal Translation
The flower is fragrant.
" Bumili ako ng isang bigkis ng bulaklak para sa aking ina dahil kaarawan niya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I bought a bunch of flowers for my mother because it is her birthday today.
Literal Translation
Bought I of one bundle of flower for the my mother because birthday her today.
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