sigla
siglá with stress marks
vitality; energy
Usage Note
Sigla refers to vitality or enthusiasm, often used to describe a person's spirited mood or healthy physical energy. It is most commonly used in the adjective form 'masigla' to describe someone who is lively, vibrant, or in high spirits.
Examples
" Punong-puno siya ng sigla. "
Natural Translation
She is full of energy.
Literal Translation
Full-full she of energy.
" Puno siya ng sigla. "
Natural Translation
He/she is full of energy.
Literal Translation
Full he/she of vitality.
" Kahit pagod na kami, ang sigla ng mga bata ang nagbibigay sa amin ng lakas para magpatuloy. "
Natural Translation
Even when we are tired, the children's energy gives us the strength to keep going.
Literal Translation
Even tired already we, the energy of-the children the gives to us of strength to continue.
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