| Mangali Figure 124 | Isunan buwi. |
| Literal Translation | He’s like banana stalk. |
| Meaning of Figure | He’s light skinned. |
| Usage | Said of a Caucasian or of a light brown Filipino child. Also of someone pale from illness or shock. |
| Figure | simile |
| Image | plant; banana stalk |
| Topic | appearance; light skin |