Usage Note
Seda is the Tagalog loanword from Spanish for silk fabric. It evokes luxury and formality, often associated with formal wear and traditional Filipino garments such as the barong Tagalog or Maria Clara dress. The phrase 'parang seda' (like silk) is used to describe something smooth and fine to the touch.
Examples
" Malambot ang seda. "
Natural Translation
The silk is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the silk.
" Gawa sa seda ang maganda niyang damit. "
Natural Translation
His/Her beautiful dress is made of silk.
Literal Translation
Made of silk the beautiful his/her dress.
" Ang damit na gawa sa seda ay parang dumadaloy sa balat, kaya pinili ito ng ikakasal para sa kanyang gown. "
Natural Translation
The dress made of silk seems to flow over the skin, so the bride chose it for her gown.
Literal Translation
The dress link made of silk is like flowing on skin, so chose it by-the bride for her gown.
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