lupasay
lupásay with stress marks
squatting on haunches
Usage Note
Lupasay describes a person sitting or resting in a low, haunched position — sprawled or squatted close to the ground. It can suggest a relaxed, informal posture or, in some contexts, a defeated or exhausted one. It is a fairly vivid and expressive word used in narrative and descriptive writing.
Examples
" Lupasay siya sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
He/She is sprawled on the floor.
Literal Translation
Squatting he/she on floor.
" Nakita ko siyang lupasay. "
Natural Translation
I saw him/her squatting.
Literal Translation
Saw I him/her squatting.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho sa bukid, lupasay na lamang ang matatanda sa tabi ng bahay habang nagpapahinga. "
Natural Translation
After a long day of work in the field, the elders just sprawled by the side of the house while resting.
Literal Translation
After of long day of work in field, squatting just the elders at side of house while resting.
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