salampay
salampáy with stress marks
shoulder kerchief or cloth draped over the shoulder
Usage Note
Salampay is a piece of cloth draped over the shoulder, historically worn by men and women in traditional Filipino attire. It is associated with barrio folk costumes and folk dance performances, though it has largely given way to modern clothing in everyday life.
Examples
" Maganda ang salampay niya. "
Natural Translation
Her shoulder kerchief is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the shoulder-kerchief her.
" Maganda ang kanyang salampay. "
Natural Translation
Her shoulder kerchief is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the her shoulder-kerchief.
" Isinuot ng mananayaw ang makulay na salampay sa balikat habang inihahanda nila ang sayaw para sa pista. "
Natural Translation
The dancer draped the colorful kerchief over her shoulder as they prepared the dance for the festival.
Literal Translation
Wore the dancer the colorful linker shoulder-kerchief on shoulder while preparing they the dance for the festival.
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