sibol
síbol with stress marks
a sprout; a spring of water; healthy growth
Usage Note
Sibol evokes new life and natural emergence — the verb sumulbol means to sprout or spring forth, used in agricultural contexts for germinating seeds and metaphorically for a child's development or the emergence of talent. The word also refers to a natural spring of water.
Examples
" May sibol na sa lupa. "
Natural Translation
There is now a sprout in the soil.
Literal Translation
There-is sprout already in soil.
" Maganda ang sibol ng mga halaman sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
The sprout of the plants in the garden is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the sprout of plants in garden.
" Tuwing tag-ulan, masaya ang magsasaka dahil makikita ang masiglang sibol ng mga binhing kanyang itinanim. "
Natural Translation
During the rainy season, the farmer is happy because the vigorous sprouting of the seeds he planted can be seen.
Literal Translation
Whenever rainy-season, happy the farmer because seen the vigorous sprout of the seeds-link he planted.
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