gumamela
gumaméla with stress marks
hibiscus flower
Usage Note
Gumamela is the common Filipino name for the hibiscus flower, widely cultivated in Philippine gardens for its vibrant red, pink, and yellow blooms. Children traditionally use gumamela petals to make soap bubbles, making it a nostalgic childhood symbol.
Examples
" Pula ang gumamela. "
Natural Translation
The hibiscus is red.
Literal Translation
Red the hibiscus.
" Namumukadkad ang gumamela sa hardin namin. "
Natural Translation
The hibiscus is blooming in our garden.
Literal Translation
Is-blooming the hibiscus in-the garden our.
" Noong bata pa kami, dinurog namin ang mga talulot ng gumamela para makagawa ng makukulay na bula ng sabon. "
Natural Translation
When we were still children, we crushed the petals of the hibiscus to make colorful soap bubbles.
Literal Translation
When child still we, crushed we the plural petal of-the hibiscus to be-able-to-make of colorful bubble of soap.
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