duyan
duyán with stress marks
cradle; hammock; swing
Usage Note
Duyan is a traditional woven or cloth cradle suspended from the ceiling or a frame, central to Filipino infant care and lullaby culture. The song Sa Ugoy ng Duyan is one of the most beloved Filipino folk songs and has made duyan a cultural symbol of maternal warmth. By extension, duyan also refers to a hammock used for outdoor resting.
Examples
" Tulog ang sanggol sa duyan. "
Natural Translation
The baby is asleep in the cradle.
Literal Translation
Asleep the baby in-the cradle.
" Inaawit ng nanay ang kanta habang inaayunan ang sanggol sa duyan. "
Natural Translation
The mother sings a song while gently rocking the baby in the cradle.
Literal Translation
Sings the-by mother the song while rocking the baby in-the cradle.
" Tuwing tag-init, nagpapahinga ang lolo sa duyan sa ilalim ng mangga habang umiihip ang malamig na hangin. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, grandfather rests in the hammock under the mango tree while the cool wind blows.
Literal Translation
Every summer, rests the grandfather in hammock under of mango while blowing the cool wind.
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