kamison
kamisón with stress marks
woman's underwear for a dress
Usage Note
Kamison is a Spanish loanword from camisón (nightgown or long shirt), referring in Filipino usage to a slip or underdress worn beneath skirts or dresses for modesty and comfort. It is practically universal in Filipino women's dress, especially under traditional or formal wear, though rarely discussed in public.
Examples
" Nagsuot siya ng kamison. "
Natural Translation
She put on a slip.
Literal Translation
Wore she of slip.
" Nagsuot si Bea ng kamison sa ilalim ng kanyang saya para hindi makatsa. "
Natural Translation
Bea wore a slip under her skirt so it would not cling.
Literal Translation
Wore Bea slip under-the skirt so-that not clings.
" Pinayuhan ng nanay ang dalaga na magsuot ng kamison sa ilalim ng manipis na bestida upang hindi ito masyadong naaaninag. "
Natural Translation
The mother advised the young woman to wear a slip under the thin dress so that it would not be too see-through.
Literal Translation
Advised by-the mother the young-woman that wear of slip under-the thin dress so-that not it too see-through.
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