pula
pulá with stress marks
red
Usage Note
Pulá is the standard word for red and uses the linker -ng when modifying nouns, as in 'pulang damit' (red clothes). It often takes the prefix ma- (mapulá) to describe something as being noticeably red, such as a person's flushed cheeks.
Examples
" Pula ang sapatos niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her shoes are red.
Literal Translation
Red the shoes his/her.
" Pula ang mansanas. "
Natural Translation
The apple is red.
Literal Translation
Red the apple.
" Gusto kong bilhin ang pulang bestida, pero medyo mahal ito kaya nag-iisip pa ako. "
Natural Translation
I want to buy the red dress, but it's a bit expensive so I'm still thinking about it.
Literal Translation
Want I-to buy the red dress, but somewhat expensive this so thinking still I.
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