sampagita
sampagíta with stress marks
Arabian jasmine; national flower of the Philippines
Usage Note
Sampagita (Jasminum sambac) is the national flower of the Philippines, declared so in 1934. Its small white star-shaped blooms and intensely sweet fragrance make it central to religious offerings, traditional garlands ('lei'), and perfume. Street vendors selling sampagita garlands are a common and culturally resonant sight.
Examples
" Mabango ang sampagita. "
Natural Translation
The sampaguita is fragrant.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the sampaguita.
" Bumili siya ng sampagita. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought sampagita.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of sampagita.
" Tuwing Linggo, may batang nagtitinda ng sampagita sa labas ng simbahan para may pambili ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, there is a child selling sampaguita outside the church to have money for food.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, there-is child selling of sampaguita at outside of church so-that have money-to-buy of food.
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