From root: pula
Usage Note
Mapula is used to describe objects that are deep or vivid red in color. For example, mapula ang kanyang pisngi means her cheeks are red.
Examples
" Mapula ang kanyang pisngi. "
Natural Translation
Her cheeks are red.
Literal Translation
Red the her cheek.
" Ang bulaklak ay mapula. "
Natural Translation
The flower is red.
Literal Translation
The flower is red.
" Mapula ang langit kapag papalubog na ang araw sa dulo ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
The sky turns red when the sun is setting at the edge of the sea.
Literal Translation
Red the sky when about-to-set already the sun at edge of sea.
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