saluysoy
saluysóy with stress marks
stream; small brook; to trace a path
Usage Note
Saluysoy evokes a gentle, winding stream or the act of following a meandering path. It is a poetic word used in literature and song to describe the soft sound and movement of a small brook. Figuratively, it can describe a gentle tracing of one's path or steps.
Examples
" Malamig ang tubig sa saluysoy. "
Natural Translation
The water in the brook is cold.
Literal Translation
Cold the water in brook.
" Malamig ang tubig sa saluysoy. "
Natural Translation
The water in the stream is cold.
Literal Translation
Cold the water in stream.
" Sinundan namin ang saluysoy hanggang sa makarating kami sa talon na nakatago sa likod ng gubat. "
Natural Translation
We followed the winding brook until we reached the waterfall hidden behind the forest.
Literal Translation
Followed we the brook until reach we to waterfall linker hidden in back of forest.
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