EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
hand fan...
to do somersaults; to tumble head over heels...
to have someone/something return; to bring back...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pa-may-PAY/
FIL: Isang kasangkapan, karaniwang natitiklop at yari sa papel, tela, o katutubong materyales, na iwinawasiwas upang lumikha ng hangin at magbigay-ginhawa sa init.
EN: hand fan
The non-electric aircon of the Philippines. Your tita's best friend during church, your lola's weapon for getting your attention, and a must-have accessory when commuting via jeepney. Comes in many forms, from the elegant abaniko to the freebie fan from a local politician's campaign.
From "pan-" + "paypay" (to wave or fan). The "n" in the prefix "pan-" assimilates to "m" before a root word starting with 'p'.
Can refer to a folding fan (abaniko) or a fixed fan (like those made of anahaw leaves).
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🇵🇭 Dahil sa matinding init, hindi niya mabitawan ang kanyang pamaypay.
🇺🇸 Because of the intense heat, she couldn't let go of her hand fan.
🇵🇭 Isang magandang pamaypay na gawa sa anahaw ang regalo niya sa akin.
🇺🇸 A beautiful hand fan made of anahaw was her gift to me.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.