dalisay
dalisáy with stress marks
pure; distilled
Usage Note
Dalisay conveys a sense of purity that is moral and spiritual as much as physical. It is often applied to love ('dalisay na pagmamahal'), intentions, water, and substances. The word appears heavily in poetry and formal writing and is considered elevated — more formal than 'malinis' (clean/pure) in everyday use.
Examples
" Dalisay ang tubig sa bukal. "
Natural Translation
The water in the spring is pure.
Literal Translation
Pure the water in-the spring.
" Ang dalisay na pag-ibig ay hindi humihingi ng kapalit. "
Natural Translation
Pure love does not ask for anything in return.
Literal Translation
The pure love does-not asks-for return.
" Ang dalisay na hangarin niyang tumulong sa mahihirap ay nagsilbing inspirasyon sa buong komunidad. "
Natural Translation
Her pure intention to help the poor served as an inspiration to the whole community.
Literal Translation
The pure intention her to-help to-the poor served-as inspiration to-the whole community.
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