donselyan
donselyán with stress marks
virgin
Usage Note
Donselyan is derived from Spanish doncella and is an archaic or literary term for a young unmarried woman of virtue. It is rarely used in contemporary everyday speech and is more likely to be encountered in old literature, religious texts, or formal poetry.
Examples
" Bata pa ang donselyan. "
Natural Translation
The maiden is still young.
Literal Translation
Young still the virgin.
" Sa nobela, inilalarawan ang bayani bilang isang donselyan na puno ng tapang. "
Natural Translation
In the novel, the heroine is portrayed as a virgin full of courage.
Literal Translation
In-the novel, portrayed the heroine as a virgin full of courage.
" Sa mga lumang awiting-bayan, ang donselyan ay madalas na inihahalintulad sa isang bulaklak na malinis at marangal. "
Natural Translation
In the old folk songs, the maiden is often likened to a flower that is pure and noble.
Literal Translation
In the old folk-songs, the virgin is often likened to a flower that pure and noble.
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