karoling
karóling with stress marks
caroling
Usage Note
Karoling is the Filipino practice of going door-to-door singing Christmas songs, typically starting in September. Groups of children or neighbors carry homemade instruments and expect small monetary gifts or treats in return. It is a beloved hallmark of the Philippine Christmas season.
Examples
" Mahilig akong sumali sa karoling. "
Natural Translation
I love joining the caroling.
Literal Translation
Fond I to-join in caroling.
" Nagsimula na ang karoling kahit Setyembre pa lamang. "
Natural Translation
The caroling has already started even though it's only September.
Literal Translation
Started already the caroling even-though September still only.
" Bawat Disyembre, naghahanda ang mga bata ng mga awit para sa karoling, umaasang bibigyan sila ng kaunting barya o kendi. "
Natural Translation
Every December, the children prepare songs for the caroling, hoping they will be given a little change or candy.
Literal Translation
Every December, prepare the children of songs for the caroling, hoping given they a little coins or candy.
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