From root: kayumanggi
Usage Note
Makayumanggi describes someone who has the characteristic brown complexion of the Filipino people. Ang kaniyang balat ay makayumanggi means his skin is brown-skinned.
Examples
" Makayumanggi ang kanyang balat. "
Natural Translation
His skin is brown.
Literal Translation
Brown-skinned the his skin.
" Makayumanggi ang balat ng mga Pilipino. "
Natural Translation
Filipinos are brown-skinned.
Literal Translation
Brown-skinned the skin of the Filipinos.
" Ipinagmamalaki ng marami ang makayumanggi nilang balat na bunga ng init ng tropikong klima. "
Natural Translation
Many take pride in their brown skin, which is a result of the warmth of the tropical climate.
Literal Translation
Take-pride by many the brown-skinned their skin that fruit of heat of tropical climate.
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