sarat
sarát with stress marks
flat-nosed; snub-nosed
Usage Note
Sarat describes a nose that is broad, flat, or upturned at the tip — a common facial feature among many Filipinos. It is used descriptively and is generally neutral in tone, though context determines whether it is affectionate or unkind. Unlike the English 'snub-nosed', sarat carries no strong negative connotation in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" Sarat ang ilong ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's nose is flat.
Literal Translation
Flat the nose of child.
" Ang kanyang ilong ay sarat. "
Natural Translation
His/Her nose is flat.
Literal Translation
The his/her nose is flat.
" Kahit sarat ang ilong niya na minana sa ama, lubha siyang kaakit-akit sa mga mata ng marami. "
Natural Translation
Even though her nose is flat, inherited from her father, she is very attractive in the eyes of many.
Literal Translation
Even-though flat the nose her that inherited from father, very she attractive in the eyes of many.
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