From root: kulay
Usage Note
Makukulay is the plural form of makulay and is used when describing multiple colorful items like flowers in a garden.
Examples
" Makukulay ang mga bulaklak sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
The flowers in the garden are colorful.
Literal Translation
Colorful (plural) the flowers in garden.
" Makukulay ang mga parol sa kalye. "
Natural Translation
The lanterns on the street are colorful.
Literal Translation
Colorful (plural) the lanterns in street.
" Makukulay ang mga damit na isinuot ng mga mananayaw, kaya lalong naging masigla ang pagdiriwang sa plasa. "
Natural Translation
The costumes the dancers wore were colorful, so the celebration in the plaza became even more lively.
Literal Translation
Colorful (plural) the clothes that worn by the dancers, so even-more became lively the celebration in plaza.
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