yumi
yumì with stress marks
refinement; tenderness
Usage Note
Yumi describes a quality of grace, refinement, or delicacy in a person's manner, appearance, or behavior. It carries a positive and somewhat elevated connotation, often associated with femininity and elegance in traditional Filipino culture. It can also describe something tender or gentle in nature.
Examples
" May yumi ang kilos niya. "
Natural Translation
Her movements have grace.
Literal Translation
Have refinement the movement her.
" Ang yumi ng kanyang paggalaw ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagsasanay sa sayaw. "
Natural Translation
The refinement of his/her movements shows his/her training in dance.
Literal Translation
The refinement of-the his/her movement shows of-the his/her training in dance.
" Ang yumi ng kanyang pananamit at pakikitungo ay agad na napansin ng mga panauhin sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
The elegance of her attire and manners was immediately noticed by the guests at the party.
Literal Translation
The refinement of her attire and dealings was immediately linker noticed by plural guest at party.
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