kimona
kimóna with stress marks
loose woman's top
Usage Note
Kimona is a traditional loose-fitting blouse worn by Filipino women, often paired with a saya for formal occasions or festivals, reflecting Spanish colonial influence on Filipino dress. Despite the similar name, it is distinct from the Japanese kimono and belongs firmly to Philippine folk costume tradition.
Examples
" Maganda ang bagong kimona mo. "
Natural Translation
Your new kimona is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the new kimona your.
" Nagsuot si ate ng kimona sa pistahan. "
Natural Translation
My sister wore a kimona at the festival.
Literal Translation
Wore sister of kimona at-the festival.
" Hiniram ko ang kimona ng aking lola na gawa sa piña para isuot sa pagtatanghal ng katutubong sayaw. "
Natural Translation
I borrowed my grandmother's pineapple-fiber kimona to wear for the folk dance performance.
Literal Translation
Borrowed I the kimona of-the my grandmother that made from pineapple to wear in-the performance of-the native dance.
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