From root: kahel
Usage Note
Pagkakahel is an abstract noun using the pagka- prefix on kahel to denote the state or degree of being orange. It appears in descriptive and evaluative language when the orange quality of something — its vividness, ripeness, or visual warmth — is itself the subject of discussion.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagkakahel ng prutas. "
Natural Translation
The orangeness of the fruit is lovely.
Literal Translation
Lovely the orangeness of fruit.
" Gustong-gusto ko ang pagkakahel ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
I really like the orangeness of the flower.
Literal Translation
Really-like I the orangeness of flower.
" Sa paglubog ng araw, nakita namin ang pagkakahel ng langit na unti-unting naghahalo sa pulang kulay ng takipsilim. "
Natural Translation
At sunset, we saw the orangeness of the sky slowly blending into the red color of dusk.
Literal Translation
At sinking of sun, saw we the orangeness of sky that slowly blending in red color of dusk.
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