mga talulot
The English phrase "petals" is translated into Tagalog as mga talulot.
The phrase refers to the colorful, leaf-like parts of a flower.
What does it mean word for word?
The term talulot specifically refers to a petal of a flower.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word talulot is the singular form, meaning "petal". To make it plural, you add the marker mga to create mga talulot.
Did you know?
- While talulot refers to the petal of a flower, the word is closely related to talulo, which refers to a drip or a trickle of liquid.
Examples in context
- Ang mga talulot ng mga bulaklak ay napakaganda sa tahanan ko.The petals of the flowers are very beautiful in my home.
- Ang mga talulot ay kulay rosas.The petals are pink.
- Nahulog na ang mga talulot sa sahig.The petals have fallen on the floor.
- Ang bango ng mga talulot ng rosas.The petals of the rose are fragrant.
Example conversation
Angela and Jose are looking at a flower in the garden.
- AngelaAng ganda ng mga talulot ng bulaklak na ito!The petals of this flower are beautiful!
- JoseOo, napakakulay ng mga talulot nito.Yes, its petals are very colorful.
- AngelaDahan-dahan lang sa paghawak sa mga talulot.Just be gentle when touching the petals.
- JoseSige, ayaw kong masira ang mga ito.Okay, I don't want to damage them.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mga, talulot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
