From root: niyebe
Usage Note
Malaniyebe is used to describe things that resemble snow in appearance, color, or texture. It is often used poetically to describe very white skin.
Examples
" Malaniyebe ang kanyang balat. "
Natural Translation
Her skin is snow-like.
Literal Translation
Snow-like the her skin.
" Ang yelo ay malaniyebe. "
Natural Translation
The ice is snow-like.
Literal Translation
The ice is snow-like.
" Sa liwanag ng buwan, tila malaniyebe ang mga talulot ng bulaklak na bumukad sa hardin kagabi. "
Natural Translation
In the moonlight, the petals of the flower that bloomed in the garden last night seemed snow-like.
Literal Translation
In the light of moon, seemingly snow-like the petals of flower that bloomed in garden last-night.
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