hikaw
híkaw with stress marks
earring
Usage Note
Hikaw is the general term for earrings of any style, including studs, hoops, or danglers. It is a very common accessory in the Philippines and is worn by people of all ages.
Examples
" Maganda ang hikaw mo. "
Natural Translation
Your earrings are pretty.
Literal Translation
Pretty the earring your.
" Nagsuot siya ng hikaw. "
Natural Translation
She wore earrings.
Literal Translation
She wore earrings.
" Iyong gintong hikaw na suot mo ngayon ay regalo pa ng lola ko noon. "
Natural Translation
Those gold earrings you're wearing now were a gift from my grandmother long ago.
Literal Translation
Those gold earring that worn you now is gift still of grandmother my before.
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