kolonya
kolónya with stress marks
colony
Also means
Kolonya also commonly refers to cologne or eau de cologne — a lightly scented liquid used for fragrance.
Usage Note
Kolonya carries a dual meaning borrowed from Spanish colonia: the historical sense of a territory under colonial rule, and the everyday sense of cologne or perfume. The fragrance meaning is far more common in daily speech — kolonya is a staple in Filipino households, often applied after bathing.
Examples
" Mabango ang kolonya mo. "
Natural Translation
Your cologne smells nice.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the cologne your.
" Naglagay siya ng kolonya bago lumabas ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
He/She put on cologne before leaving the house.
Literal Translation
Applied he/she cologne before leaving of-the house.
" Bago siya umalis papuntang opisina, naglalagay siya ng kaunting kolonya sa leeg at pulso niya. "
Natural Translation
Before he leaves for the office, he puts a little cologne on his neck and wrists.
Literal Translation
Before he leaves going-to office, applies he of little cologne on neck and wrist his.
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