talisay
talisáy with stress marks
Indian almond tree
Usage Note
Talisay (Terminalia catappa) is a large coastal tree prized for its wide canopy and shade, a common fixture in Philippine parks, beaches, and schoolyards. Its leaves are also widely used by hobbyists to condition aquarium water for betta fish.
Examples
" Malilim ang talisay. "
Natural Translation
The Indian almond tree is shady.
Literal Translation
Shady the Indian-almond-tree.
" Nagpahinga kami sa ilalim ng talisay. "
Natural Translation
We rested under the Indian almond tree.
Literal Translation
Rested we under of Indian-almond-tree.
" Sa ilalim ng matandang talisay sa bakuran ng paaralan, doon kami laging nag-uusap pagkatapos ng klase. "
Natural Translation
Under the old Indian almond tree in the school yard, that's where we always talk after class.
Literal Translation
At under of old Indian-almond-tree in yard of school, there we always talk after of class.
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