Tingpamulak

spring; springtimenoun

Alternative meanings

spring; springtime; the season associated with flowers and plants budding; a season of growth and renewal

Pronunciation

ting-pah-MOO-lak

Root and affixes

Ting- indicates a season or period; pamulak is related to bulak, flower, and to blooming. Tingpamulak is literally associated with the blooming season.

Variants or conjugations

spring; blooming season; season of flowers

Related words and expressions

flower; season/weather/time; summer/hot season; rainy season; cold season/winter; plant; nature

Meaning and usage notes

Use tingpamulak for spring as a season in temperate climates or in school/literary contexts. In the Philippines, people more often talk about dry and rainy seasons, so spring may appear more in translations or classes.