katleya
katléya with stress marks
cattleya orchid
Usage Note
Katleya is the Tagalog adaptation of 'cattleya,' a genus of tropical orchids named after British horticulturist William Cattley. Orchids are popular decorative plants in the Philippines, often given as gifts or used in floral arrangements.
Examples
" Mabango ang katleya. "
Natural Translation
The cattleya orchid is fragrant.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the cattleya-orchid.
" Maganda ang bulaklak ng katleya. "
Natural Translation
The cattleya orchid flower is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the flower of cattleya-orchid.
" Ipinagmamalaki ng aking lola ang katleya na inalagaan niya sa hardin sa loob ng maraming taon. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother takes pride in the cattleya orchid she has cared for in the garden for many years.
Literal Translation
Proud-of by-the my grandmother the cattleya-orchid that cared-for she in-the garden for of many years.
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