From root: lila
Usage Note
Mala-lila describes something that resembles or has a hint of the color purple. For example, the sunset may look mala-lila.
Examples
" Mala-lila ang kanyang damit. "
Natural Translation
Her dress is purplish.
Literal Translation
Purplish the her dress.
" Mala-lila ang bulaklak na ito. "
Natural Translation
This flower is purplish.
Literal Translation
Purplish the flower that this.
" Mala-lila ang kulay ng kalangitan habang papalubog ang araw, kaya napatigil kami para humanga sa tanawin. "
Natural Translation
The sky was purplish as the sun was setting, so we stopped to admire the view.
Literal Translation
Purplish the color of sky while setting the sun, so stopped we to admire at the view.
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