From root: kahel
Usage Note
Makahel applies the maka- prefix to kahel to describe something that exhibits or resembles an orange color. It is used to note an orange-like quality in objects that may not be fully orange, and appears in descriptive contexts covering natural scenes, food, and objects.
Examples
" Makahel ang kanyang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
His shoes are orange.
Literal Translation
Orange-colored the his shoes.
" Makahel ang kulay ng kanyang bag. "
Natural Translation
Her bag is orange-colored.
Literal Translation
Orange-colored the color of her bag.
" Habang papalubog ang araw, makahel ang buong kalangitan na sinasalamin ng tubig sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
As the sun sets, the whole sky turns orange, reflected by the water in the sea.
Literal Translation
While setting the sun, orange-colored the whole sky that reflected by water in sea.
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