From root: dahon
Usage Note
Dahon-dahon describes patterns or objects that mimic the shape of a leaf. It is frequently used in fashion and crafts, such as dahon-dahon na disenyo (leaf-shaped design).
Examples
" Dahon-dahon ang tela. "
Natural Translation
The fabric is leaf-shaped.
Literal Translation
Leaf-shaped the fabric.
" Ang disenyo ay dahon-dahon. "
Natural Translation
The design is leaf-shaped.
Literal Translation
The design is leaf-shaped.
" Pinili niya ang kurtinang may dahon-dahon na disenyo dahil bagay ito sa luntiang pintura ng kanilang sala. "
Natural Translation
She chose the curtain with a leaf-shaped design because it matched the green paint of their living room.
Literal Translation
Chose she the curtain that-has leaf-shaped design because matches it to green paint of their living-room.
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