pinilakan
silvered or silver-colored
From root: pilak
Usage Note
Pinilakan is often used metaphorically, such as in the phrase Pinilakang Tabing which refers to the silver screen or cinema. It can also describe hair that has turned silver due to old age.
Examples
" Pinilakan na ang buhok niya. "
Natural Translation
His hair has turned silver.
Literal Translation
Silvered already the hair his.
" Ang frame ay pinilakan. "
Natural Translation
The frame is silvered.
Literal Translation
The frame is silvered.
" Maraming klasikong pelikula ang ipinalabas sa pinilakang tabing noong panahon ng aming mga lolo at lola. "
Natural Translation
Many classic films were shown on the silver screen during the time of our grandparents.
Literal Translation
Many classic film the shown on silvered screen during time of our grandparents.
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