From root: siya
Usage Note
Siyang-siya indicates that something, like clothing or a role, fits a person perfectly. Siyang-siya sa kanya ang bagong sapatos means the new shoes fit her perfectly.
Examples
" Siyang-siya sa akin ang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoes fit me perfectly.
Literal Translation
Perfect-fit on me the shoes.
" Siyang-siya ang damit sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The clothes are a perfect fit for him.
Literal Translation
Perfect-fit the clothes on him/her.
" Nang isukat niya ang gawang-kamay na damit, siyang-siya ito sa kanya na para bang sinukat talaga para sa kanyang katawan. "
Natural Translation
When she tried on the handmade dress, it fit her perfectly, as if it had truly been measured for her body.
Literal Translation
When tried-on by-her the handmade dress, perfect-fit it on her like as-if measured really for her body.
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