Sampagita (en. Jasmine)
sɑm-pɑ-ɡi-tɑ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fragrant flower native to the Philippines and other parts of Asia.
The sampagita is a symbol of love and friendship.
Ang sampagita ay simbolo ng pagmamahal at pagkakaibigan.
Used as a flower in religious and wedding ceremonies.
Sampagita is commonly used in offerings to the gods.
Karaniwan nang gumagamit ng sampagita sa mga handog sa mga diyos.
A flowering plant that usually grows in wet areas.
The sampagita is often planted in gardens due to its beauty.
Ang sampagita ay madalas na tinatanim sa mga hardin dahil sa ganda nito.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'sampaguita'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sampagita flower
The flower that symbolizes love.
Sampagita na bulaklak
Related Words
flower
A part of the plant that contains seeds and is typically visually appealing.
bulaklak
Slang Meanings
People's favorite flower for decorative purposes.
Sampagita is used as decoration in their sari-sari store.
Sampagita ang palamuti sa kanilang mga sari-sari store.
A symbol of friendship or cultural connection.
She gave a sampagita to her best friend as a symbol of their friendship.
Nagbigay siya ng sampagita sa kanyang bestfriend bilang simbolo ng kaibigan nila.
A painful memory for some people.
For her, the sampagita carries pain and sadness.
Ang sampagita, para sa kanya, ay may dala ng sakit at lungkot.