sinulid
sinúlid with stress marks
thread
Usage Note
Sinulid refers to sewing or weaving thread and is a core vocabulary word in traditional Philippine textile culture, where weaving has been practiced for centuries. It is also used metaphorically — sinulid ng buhay, the thread of life, is a common poetic expression.
Examples
" Putol ang sinulid. "
Natural Translation
The thread is cut.
Literal Translation
Cut the thread.
" Bumili ako ng pulang sinulid. "
Natural Translation
I bought a red thread.
Literal Translation
Bought I of red thread.
" Bawat sinulid sa habi ay pinili nang mabuti ng lola upang tumagal ang tela hanggang sa susunod na salinlahi. "
Natural Translation
Every thread in the weave was carefully chosen by grandmother so that the fabric would last until the next generation.
Literal Translation
Every thread in-the weave was chosen well by-the grandmother so-that last the fabric until the next generation.
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