From root: sining
Usage Note
Masining is used to describe something that is done with high aesthetic skill or creativity.
Examples
" Masining ang larawan niya. "
Natural Translation
Her picture is artistic.
Literal Translation
Artistic the picture her.
" Ang disenyo mo ay masining. "
Natural Translation
Your design is artistic.
Literal Translation
The design your is artistic.
" Bukod sa magaling siyang manunulat, masining din ang paraan niya ng pagkukuwento na agad nakakaakit ng mambabasa. "
Natural Translation
Besides being a skilled writer, his way of storytelling is also artistic and immediately draws in the reader.
Literal Translation
Besides good he writer, artistic also the way his of storytelling that immediately attracts of reader.
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