kidlat-kidlat
lightning-like pattern
From root: kidlat
Usage Note
Kidlat-kidlat describes something that resembles or mimics the quick, jagged flashes of lightning. Kidlat-kidlat ang naging disenyo ng kanyang sapatos refers to the lightning-like design on his shoes.
Examples
" Kidlat-kidlat ang dibuho. "
Natural Translation
The drawing is lightning-like.
Literal Translation
Lightning-like the drawing.
" May kidlat-kidlat sa tela. "
Natural Translation
There is a lightning-like pattern on the fabric.
Literal Translation
There is lightning-like pattern on fabric.
" Kapag tumama ang ilaw sa kanyang gown, nakikita ang kidlat-kidlat na disenyo na parang kumikislap sa dilim. "
Natural Translation
When the light hits her gown, you can see the lightning-like design that seems to sparkle in the dark.
Literal Translation
When hits the light on her gown, seen the lightning-like design that like sparkles in dark.
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