putong
putóng with stress marks
head cover; turban
Usage Note
Putong refers to a traditional head covering or turban, historically worn across many Philippine ethnic groups. In modern usage it is most associated with ceremonial or cultural contexts, such as the 'putong' crowning ritual used in some festivals and official ceremonies to honor a respected guest by placing a crown or headdress on their head.
Examples
" Maganda ang putong niya. "
Natural Translation
Her headdress is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the headdress her.
" Nagsuot sila ng makulay na putong. "
Natural Translation
They wore a colorful turban.
Literal Translation
Wore they of colorful that turban.
" Bilang pagpaparangal sa bisita, nilapatan siya ng makulay na putong habang umaawit ang mga taga-baryo ng tradisyonal na himig. "
Natural Translation
As an honor to the guest, a colorful headdress was placed on him while the villagers sang a traditional melody.
Literal Translation
As honoring to the guest, placed-on he of colorful headdress while singing the plural villager of traditional melody.
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