kayumanggi
kayumanggí with stress marks
brown (skin color)
Usage Note
Kayumanggi refers specifically to the natural brown or tan skin complexion of Filipinos and is often used as a point of national identity and pride. It is used for people, whereas 'tsokolate' or 'brown' are typically used for objects.
Examples
" Kayumanggi ang balat ko. "
Natural Translation
My skin is brown.
Literal Translation
Brown the skin my.
" Kayumanggi ang kanyang balat. "
Natural Translation
His/her skin is brown.
Literal Translation
Brown his/her skin.
" Ipinagmamalaki ng marami ang kanilang kayumangging kutis bilang tanda ng pagiging tunay na Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
Many take pride in their brown complexion as a mark of being truly Filipino.
Literal Translation
Take-pride of many the their brown complexion as mark of being true Filipino.
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