ornamental
ornamentál with stress marks
ornamental; decorative
Usage Note
Ornamental is from Spanish 'ornamental' and is commonly used to describe plants grown purely for visual appeal rather than food or function. The phrase halaman na ornamental is familiar in Filipino households and garden shops, reflecting the widespread love of decorative gardening.
Examples
" Ornamental lang ang halamang ito. "
Natural Translation
This plant is just ornamental.
Literal Translation
Ornamental only the plant this.
" Nagtatanim siya ng mga halamang ornamental sa bakuran. "
Natural Translation
He/she is planting ornamental plants in the yard.
Literal Translation
Planting he/she of plants ornamental in yard.
" Bagaman hindi nakakain ang mga halamang ornamental, marami pa ring namumuhunan dito dahil nagbibigay ito ng ganda sa tahanan. "
Natural Translation
Although ornamental plants are not edible, many still invest in them because they bring beauty to the home.
Literal Translation
Although not edible the plants ornamental, many still invest here because gives this of beauty to home.
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