Amatista (en. Amethyst)

a-ma-tista

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of gemstone that is lilac or purple in color, made up of quartz.

Amethyst is often used in making jewelry.

Ang amatista ay kadalasang ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga alahas.

It is believed to bring peace and tranquility to its owner.

Amethyst is said to bring calmness to emotions.

Ipinapangako ng amatista na magdadala ito ng kalmado sa damdamin.

Derived from the Greek word 'amethystos' meaning 'not drunk'.

amethyst in stone

Refers to the occasional gemstone seen in jewelry.

amatista sa bato

stone

The motif of amethyst in various forms of gemstones.

bato

a relative you don’t know very well

So that’s my amatista, I thought he was just an acquaintance.

Siya pala 'yung amatista ko, akala ko eh kakilala lang.

a friend you only talk to occasionally

Aunt Nena is just our amatista, we’re not that close.

Si Aling Nena amatista lang namin, hindi naman kami close.

acquaintances on social media

Your followers on Instagram are just your amatista.

Yung mga followers mo sa Instagram, mga amatista lang yan.