palda
pálda with stress marks
skirt
Usage Note
Palda is the common term for a skirt, frequently used when discussing school uniforms, office wear, or casual fashion. It also refers to the traditional long skirts typically worn as part of formal Filipiniana attire.
Examples
" Maikli ang palda niya. "
Natural Translation
Her skirt is short.
Literal Translation
Short the skirt her.
" Ang palda niya ay berde. "
Natural Translation
Her skirt is green.
Literal Translation
The skirt of hers is green.
" Mas gusto kong magsuot ng palda kaysa pantalon kapag mainit ang panahon. "
Natural Translation
I prefer wearing a skirt rather than pants when the weather is hot.
Literal Translation
More like I to-wear of skirt than pants when hot the weather.
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