From root: ginto
Usage Note
Ginintuan is often used in formal or poetic descriptions, such as ginintuang panahon meaning a golden age.
Examples
" Ginintuan ang kanyang singsing. "
Natural Translation
Her ring is golden.
Literal Translation
Golden the her ring.
" Ang araw ay may ginintuan na kulay. "
Natural Translation
The sun has a golden color.
Literal Translation
The sun has golden color.
" Ginintuan ang mga dahon ng punongkahoy tuwing taglagas, kaya parang isang larawan ang buong parke sa paningin. "
Natural Translation
The leaves of the trees are golden every autumn, so the whole park looks like a painting to the eye.
Literal Translation
Golden the leaves of tree every autumn, so like-a painting the whole park to the sight.
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