Purple in Tagalog

Purple in Tagalog is “Lila” or “Ube.” This vibrant color represents royalty, creativity, and cultural significance in Filipino traditions. Understanding the various Tagalog terms for purple helps you express different shades and contexts accurately. Let’s explore the comprehensive meanings and usage of this beautiful color term.

[Words] = Purple

[Definition]:
– Purple /ˈpɜːr.pəl/
– Adjective 1: Having a color intermediate between red and blue; violet in hue.
– Noun 1: A color intermediate between red and blue, resembling the color of violets or amethysts.
– Noun 2: Royal or imperial rank or status, historically associated with purple dye.

[Synonyms] = Lila, Ube, Morado, Kulay-ube, Biyoleta, Kulay-lila, Purpura.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The purple flowers in the garden attract many butterflies during spring season.
– Ex1_PH: Ang mga lila na bulaklak sa hardin ay umakit ng maraming paru-paro sa panahon ng tagsibol.

– Ex2_EN: She wore a beautiful purple dress to the wedding ceremony last Saturday.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng magandang ube na damit sa seremonya ng kasal noong nakaraang Sabado.

– Ex3_EN: The sky turned purple and orange during the magnificent sunset over Manila Bay.
– Ex3_PH: Ang langit ay naging morado at orange sa magandang paglubog ng araw sa Manila Bay.

– Ex4_EN: Ancient royalty often wore purple robes as a symbol of power and wealth.
– Ex4_PH: Ang sinaunang maharlikang tao ay madalas magsuot ng kulay-ube na kasuotan bilang simbolo ng kapangyarihan at kayamanan.

– Ex5_EN: The purple yam dessert called ube halaya is a traditional Filipino favorite sweet treat.
– Ex5_PH: Ang lila na panghimagas na ube halaya ay tradisyonal na paboritong matamis na pagkain ng mga Pilipino.