From root: palda
Usage Note
Nakapalda describes someone currently dressed in a skirt, often used when describing a formal or school uniform appearance.
Examples
" Nakapalda ang guro namin. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is wearing a skirt.
Literal Translation
Wearing-skirt the teacher our.
" Nakapalda ang guro namin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is wearing a skirt today.
Literal Translation
Wearing-skirt the teacher our today.
" Kailangang nakapalda ang mga babaeng estudyante tuwing may pormal na seremonya sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
The female students are required to wear skirts whenever there is a formal ceremony at school.
Literal Translation
Needed wearing-skirt the female students whenever has formal ceremony at school.
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