From root: bulaklak
Usage Note
Bulaklakin is typically used to describe fabric or clothing that has a design of flowers.
Examples
" Maganda ang bestidang bulaklakin. "
Natural Translation
The floral dress is pretty.
Literal Translation
Pretty the dress floral.
" Gusto ko ang damit na may disenyong bulaklakin. "
Natural Translation
I like the dress with the floral design.
Literal Translation
Like I the dress that has design floral.
" Pinili niya ang telang bulaklakin para sa kurtina dahil mas masayang tingnan kaysa sa plain na kulay. "
Natural Translation
She chose the floral fabric for the curtains because it is more cheerful to look at than a plain color.
Literal Translation
Chose she the fabric floral for the curtain because more cheerful look-at than the plain color.
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