waterkolor
waterkólor with stress marks
watercolor
Usage Note
Waterkolor is a phonological adaptation of the English word 'watercolor,' referring to the painting medium made with water-soluble pigments. It is commonly used in art education and among Filipino artists and students. The anglicized form is fully integrated into everyday Filipino art vocabulary.
Examples
" Maganda ang waterkolor mo. "
Natural Translation
Your watercolor is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the watercolor your.
" Gumagamit siya ng waterkolor para sa kanyang mga guhit. "
Natural Translation
He/She uses watercolor for his/her drawings.
Literal Translation
Uses he/she watercolor for his/her drawings.
" Mas mahirap gamitin ang waterkolor kaysa sa krayola dahil mabilis matuyo ang tubig sa papel. "
Natural Translation
Watercolor is harder to use than crayons because the water dries quickly on the paper.
Literal Translation
More hard use the watercolor than at crayon because quickly dry the water on paper.
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