samyo
sámyo with stress marks
fragrance; aroma; to inhale with gusto
Usage Note
Samyo is a poetic and somewhat elevated word for a pleasant scent — more evocative than amoy, which is neutral. As a verb, it implies deliberately breathing in a pleasing aroma with appreciation, often used in literary or romantic contexts when describing the scent of flowers, food, or nature.
Examples
" Mabango ang samyo ng kape. "
Natural Translation
The aroma of the coffee is wonderful.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the aroma of coffee.
" Mabango ang samyo ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The fragrance of the flower is sweet.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the fragrance of flower.
" Pumikit siya saglit upang lasapin ang samyo ng mga rosas na bumabalot sa buong hardin. "
Natural Translation
She closed her eyes for a moment to savor the fragrance of the roses that enveloped the whole garden.
Literal Translation
Closed-eyes she briefly in-order-to savor the fragrance of the roses that enveloping in whole garden.
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