simoy
símoy with stress marks
a breeze or gentle wind
Usage Note
Simoy is a poetic and literary word for a soft, refreshing breeze, especially one that carries a pleasant scent. It frequently appears in Filipino poetry and song lyrics to evoke a sense of calm or romance, often paired with 'ng hangin' (of the wind).
Examples
" Malamig ang simoy ng hangin. "
Natural Translation
The breeze is cool.
Literal Translation
Cool the breeze of wind.
" Tuwing umaga, ang banayad na simoy mula sa dagat ang nagdadala ng amoy ng asin patungo sa aming maliit na bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the gentle breeze from the sea is what carries the scent of salt toward our small house.
Literal Translation
Every morning, the gentle breeze from the sea the carries of scent of salt toward our small house.
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