singsing
singsíng with stress marks
ring (jewelry)
Usage Note
Singsing refers specifically to jewelry worn on the finger and is the standard term for wedding bands and engagement rings. It is a central element in Filipino wedding traditions and formal proposals.
Examples
" Ginto ang singsing niya. "
Natural Translation
Her ring is gold.
Literal Translation
Gold the ring her.
" Maganda ang suot mong singsing. "
Natural Translation
The ring you are wearing is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the wearing you ring.
" Ang singsing na isinuot niya sa kasal ay pamana pa ng kaniyang lola na pumanaw na. "
Natural Translation
The ring she wore at the wedding was an heirloom from her grandmother, who has now passed away.
Literal Translation
The ring that worn she at wedding is heirloom still of her grandmother who passed-away already.
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