disenyo
disényo with stress marks
design
Usage Note
Disenyo refers to artistic layouts, structural plans, or aesthetic patterns in creative fields like fashion and architecture. It is commonly used as a verb by adding affixes like -in or i- to describe the act of creating a specific plan or look.
Examples
" Maganda ang disenyo nito. "
Natural Translation
Its design is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the design of-this.
" Gusto ko ang disenyo ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
I like the design of the house.
Literal Translation
Like I the design of house.
" Pinili namin ang isang simpleng disenyo para sa kusina dahil mas madali itong linisin at hindi agad nasisira. "
Natural Translation
We chose a simple design for the kitchen because it's easier to clean and doesn't get damaged quickly.
Literal Translation
Chose we the one simple design for the kitchen because more easy this to-clean and not quickly damaged.
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