kupas
kupás with stress marks
fade
Usage Note
Kupas describes the fading or washing out of color from fabric, photographs, or paint, and is also used figuratively for memories, feelings, or beauty that diminish over time. Its figurative sense gives it a poetic quality frequently found in song lyrics and literature.
Examples
" Kupas na ang lumang larawan. "
Natural Translation
The old photo has faded.
Literal Translation
Faded already the old photo.
" Kupas na ang kulay ng lumang damit niya. "
Natural Translation
The color of his/her old clothes has already faded.
Literal Translation
Faded already the color of-the old clothes his/her.
" Habang lumilipas ang mga taon, unti-unting kumukupas ang aking mga alaala, ngunit hindi kailanman mawawala ang pagmamahal ko sa kaniya. "
Natural Translation
As the years pass, my memories slowly fade, but my love for her will never disappear.
Literal Translation
While passing the years, slowly fading the my memories, but not ever will-disappear the love my for her.
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