kuwintas
kuwintás with stress marks
necklace
Usage Note
Kuwintas refers to any type of necklace, from fine jewelry to simple accessories. It is a popular and meaningful gift for special occasions like birthdays and weddings in the Philippines.
Examples
" Maganda ang kuwintas mo. "
Natural Translation
Your necklace is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the necklace your.
" Bumili siya ng gintong kuwintas. "
Natural Translation
She bought a gold necklace.
Literal Translation
Bought she of gold necklace.
" Ang kuwintas na ibinigay sa akin ng lola ko ay pamana na ipapasa rin sa anak ko. "
Natural Translation
The necklace my grandmother gave me is an heirloom that I will also pass on to my child.
Literal Translation
The necklace that given to me by grandmother my is heirloom that will-pass also to child my.
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