halimuyak
halimuyák with stress marks
fragrance; aroma
Usage Note
Halimuyak describes a sweet, pleasant scent — commonly used for flowers, food, or nature. It appears frequently in poetry and songs and carries a positive, almost romantic connotation. More expressive than the neutral 'amoy' (smell).
Examples
" Mabango ang halimuyak ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower's fragrance is sweet.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the fragrance of flower.
" Kumakalat ang halimuyak ng sampaguita sa buong silid. "
Natural Translation
The fragrance of sampaguita spreads throughout the room.
Literal Translation
Spreading the fragrance of-the sampaguita in-the whole room.
" Pagbukas ko ng pinto, agad akong sinalubong ng halimuyak ng mga rosas na nakatanim sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
When I opened the door, I was immediately greeted by the fragrance of the roses planted in the garden.
Literal Translation
Upon-opening I of door, immediately I greeted by the fragrance of the roses that planted in garden.
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