Poinsetya (en. Poinsettia)
poin-se-tya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant with red flowers, commonly used as decoration during Christmas.
The poinsettia is often used to decorate homes during Christmas.
Ang poinsetya ay madalas na ginagamit upang palamutihan ang mga tahanan tuwing Pasko.
A plant with the scientific name Euphorbia pulcherrima.
The poinsettia, known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, has small leaves and large red flowers.
Ang poinsetya, na kilala bilang Euphorbia pulcherrima, ay may maliliit na dahon at malalaki at pulang bulaklak.
A decorative plant that has become a symbol of Christmas in many countries.
In the countries of the Americas, the poinsettia is considered a symbol of Christmas.
Sa mga bansa sa Americas, ang poinsetya ay itinuturing na simbolo ng kapaskuhan.
Etymology
Originates from the name of Dr. Joel Poinsett, an American diplomat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Poinsettia in winter
Refers to the presence of poinsettia during cold weather, usually at Christmas.
Poinsetya sa taglamig
Related Words
flower
A part of a plant that is usually colorful and used for decoration.
bulaklak
Christmas
A celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, often associated with poinsettias.
pasko
Slang Meanings
Gift for Christmas
My mom said, 'Give a poinsettia to aunt instead of anything else.'
Sabi ng mami ko, 'Poinsetya ang ibigay mo kay tita, kesa sa kung ano pa.'
Decoration for the house
People always have poinsettias in December to make the house look nicer.
Laging may poinsetya ang mga tao tuwing disyembre, para mas maganda ang bahay.
Symbol of holiday vibes
When I see a poinsettia, it really feels like Christmas already.
Pag nakakita ako ng poinsetya, parang Pasko na talaga.