From root: singsing
Usage Note
Kasingsing refers to one ring in a pair of matching rings, such as a wedding band set. It denotes a companion or partner piece of jewelry.
Examples
" Nawala ang kasingsing ko. "
Natural Translation
I lost my matching ring.
Literal Translation
Lost the matching-ring my.
" Ang hikaw ay kasingsing ng kwintas. "
Natural Translation
The earring is a matching ring to the necklace.
Literal Translation
The earring is matching-ring of necklace.
" Ibinigay ng lola ang kasingsing ng kanyang sariling singsing bilang regalo sa bagong kasal. "
Natural Translation
The grandmother gave the ring that matched her own ring as a gift to the newlyweds.
Literal Translation
Gave of grandmother the matching-ring of her own ring as gift to new-wed.
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