guhit-kamay
guhit-kamáy with stress marks
hand-drawn
Usage Note
Guhit-kamay is a compound of guhit (line or drawing) and kamay (hand), describing artwork or illustrations made by hand rather than printed or digitally produced. It is used in art education and in appreciating traditional craftsmanship.
Examples
" Guhit-kamay ang larawan. "
Natural Translation
The picture is hand-drawn.
Literal Translation
Hand-drawn the picture.
" Ang mga ilustrasyon sa aklat ay guhit-kamay. "
Natural Translation
The illustrations in the book are hand-drawn.
Literal Translation
The illustrations in-the book are hand-drawn.
" Mas mahal ang mga guhit-kamay na disenyo dahil bawat linya ay maingat na ginawa ng artista nang hindi gumagamit ng kompyuter. "
Natural Translation
Hand-drawn designs cost more because every line was carefully made by the artist without using a computer.
Literal Translation
More expensive the hand-drawn designs because every line is carefully made by the artist while not using of computer.
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