salapid
salapíd with stress marks
braid; to braid hair
Usage Note
Salapid refers to the act of braiding or the resulting braid, most commonly applied to hair but also to rope, rattan, or plant fibers. Hair braiding is a common practice among Filipino girls and women, often done at home and associated with care and bonding between family members.
Examples
" Salapid ang buhok ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's hair is braided.
Literal Translation
Braid the hair of child.
" Maganda ang salapid ng buhok. "
Natural Translation
The braid of the hair is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the braid of hair.
" Tuwing umaga, sinasalapid ng nanay ang buhok ng kanyang anak bago ito pumasok sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the mother braids her child's hair before the child goes to school.
Literal Translation
Every morning, braids the mother the hair of her child before this enter to school.
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