orkidya
orkídya with stress marks
orchid
Usage Note
Orkidya is from Spanish 'orquídea' and refers to the orchid, a flower the Philippines has in extraordinary abundance — the country is one of the world's most biodiverse orchid habitats, with hundreds of endemic species. Orchids are popular as ornamental plants and gifts, and some indigenous varieties are protected by law.
Examples
" Maganda ang orkidya sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
The orchid on the table is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the orchid on table.
" May magandang bulaklak ang orkidya sa aming hardin. "
Natural Translation
The orchid in our garden has a beautiful flower.
Literal Translation
Has beautiful flower the orchid in our garden.
" Kilala ang Pilipinas sa dami ng uri ng orkidya, kaya maraming turista ang pumupunta upang makita ang mga bihirang halaman. "
Natural Translation
The Philippines is known for its many kinds of orchids, so many tourists come to see the rare plants.
Literal Translation
Known the Philippines in number of kind of orchid, so many tourist come to see the rare plants.
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