ginto
gintô with stress marks
gold
Usage Note
Ginto refers to both the precious metal and the golden color, often used with the linker -ng to describe items like "gintong singsing" (gold ring). It is also frequently used in metaphors to describe something of high value or excellence.
Examples
" Mahal ang ginto ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Gold is expensive now.
Literal Translation
Expensive the gold now.
" Ang singsing niya ay gawa sa ginto. "
Natural Translation
Her ring is made of gold.
Literal Translation
The ring hers is made in gold.
" Ibinigay ng lola ang kanyang gintong kuwintas sa apo bilang alaala bago siya pumanaw. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother gave her gold necklace to her grandchild as a keepsake before she passed away.
Literal Translation
Gave by grandmother the her gold necklace to grandchild as keepsake before she passed-away.
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