Usage Note
Nimpa is borrowed from Spanish 'ninfa' (nymph), which in turn derives from Latin/Greek. In Tagalog it refers to the mythological nature spirits of classical tradition, encountered primarily in literary, religious, or educational contexts. It is rarely used in everyday speech.
Examples
" May nimpa sa kwentong iyon. "
Natural Translation
There is a nymph in that story.
Literal Translation
Has nymph in story that.
" Parang isang nimpa ang kanyang ganda sa kagubatan. "
Natural Translation
His/her beauty in the forest is like a nymph.
Literal Translation
Like one nymph the his/her beauty in forest.
" Ayon sa alamat, may isang nimpa na naninirahan sa batis at tumutulong sa mga manlalakbay na nawawala sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
According to the legend, there is a nymph who lives in the stream and helps travelers who get lost in the forest.
Literal Translation
According to legend, has one nymph that resides in stream and helps to travelers that get-lost in forest.
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