Manilya (en. Ring)

/maˈnilya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An ornamental piece of jewelry worn on the hand or finger.

Maria wore a beautiful and shining ring on her hand.

Si Maria ay nagsuot ng maganda at makislap na manilya sa kanyang kamay.

Can be used as a symbol of engagement or marriage.

The wedding ring often serves as a symbol of love.

Ang manilya ng kasal ay madalas na ginagampanan ang papel ng simbolo ng pag-ibig.

Derived from the Spanish word 'manilla' meaning ornamental or decorative.

wedding ring

A ring that signifies marriage or union.

manilya ng kasal

fashion ring

A ring used as part of style or fashion.

manilyang pang-uso

jewelry

A general term for decorative items or products made from precious metals or gemstones.

alahas

ring

A piece of jewelry worn on the finger.

singsing

full of gossip or intrigue

Here in our neighborhood, everyone is manilya, as if they have nothing else to do but gossip.

Dito sa barangay namin, manilya ang lahat ng tao, parang walang ibang ginawa kundi magtsismis.

high-pitched or deafening voice

When she spoke, her voice was so manilya, it seemed like she intentionally wanted to be loud.

Nang magsalita siya, sobrang manilya ng boses niya, parang sinadya talagang mag-ingay.

too noisy or chaotic

We were at a manilya party, we couldn't understand each other because of the overwhelming noise.

Nasa manilya na party kami, hindi na kami magkaintindihan dahil sa sobrang ingay.