noun
saya
Saya (noun) means a traditional wraparound skirt worn in parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America. Example: “She wore a colourful saya to the festival.”
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A traditional wraparound skirt worn in parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America.
"She wore a colourful saya to the festival."
How to use saya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of traditional skirt, most associated with the Philippines and Spanish-speaking countries.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Borrowed into Tagalog from Spanish saya, meaning "skirt."
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What does “saya” mean?
The word “saya” means a traditional wraparound skirt worn in parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America. In plain terms, a style of traditional skirt, most associated with the Philippines and Spanish-speaking countries.
How do you use “saya” in a sentence?
Here is “saya” used in a sentence: “She wore a colourful saya to the festival.”
What part of speech is “saya”?
“Saya” is a noun.
Where does the word “saya” come from?
The word “saya” comes from Spanish. Borrowed into Tagalog from Spanish saya, meaning "skirt.".
