Silk in Tagalog

Silk in Tagalog is “Seda” – a luxurious natural fiber produced by silkworms, highly valued for its smooth texture and lustrous appearance. The word is used to describe both the material and fabric made from this protein fiber.

Discover the rich vocabulary surrounding this elegant textile in Filipino language, including cultural context, usage variations, and practical examples that bring this beautiful fabric term to life.

[Words] = Silk

[Definition]:

• Silk /sɪlk/
• Noun 1: A fine, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms and used to make thread and fabric.
• Noun 2: Thread or fabric made from the fiber produced by silkworms.
• Noun 3: Any similar fine, smooth material or thread.
• Adjective: Made of or resembling silk; smooth and soft.

[Synonyms] = Seda, Sutla, Sedang tela, Makinis na tela, Lilo ng seda

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She wore a beautiful silk dress to the wedding ceremony.

Ex1_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng isang magandang damit na seda sa seremonya ng kasal.

Ex2_EN: The silk scarf felt incredibly soft against her skin.

Ex2_PH: Ang panyo na seda ay napakahaba laban sa kanyang balat.

Ex3_EN: Chinese merchants traded silk along the ancient trade routes.

Ex3_PH: Ang mga mangangalakal na Tsino ay nangalakal ng seda sa mga sinaunang ruta ng kalakalan.

Ex4_EN: The spider’s silk is remarkably strong for its weight.

Ex4_PH: Ang sutla ng gagamba ay napakalakas para sa bigat nito.

Ex5_EN: Her hair was as smooth as silk after the treatment.

Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang buhok ay kasing kinis ng seda pagkatapos ng treatment.