tsiminea
tsiminéa with stress marks
chimney
Usage Note
Tsiminea is borrowed from Spanish 'chimenea' and refers to a chimney — uncommon in the Philippines given the tropical climate. The word appears mainly in literary contexts, descriptions of old Spanish-era buildings, or discussions of foreign architecture.
Examples
" May usok sa tsiminea. "
Natural Translation
There is smoke in the chimney.
Literal Translation
Has smoke in chimney.
" May usok na lumalabas sa tsiminea. "
Natural Translation
There is smoke coming out of the chimney.
Literal Translation
Has smoke that coming out in chimney.
" Sa lumang bahay na bato, may mataas na tsiminea na ginagamit noon tuwing taglamig sa Europa. "
Natural Translation
In the old stone house, there is a tall chimney that used to be used during winter in Europe.
Literal Translation
In-the old house stone, has tall chimney that used before during winter in Europe.
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