EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
paper; role...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/pa-PEL/
FIL: Isang manipis na materyal na karaniwang ginagamit sa pagsulat, pag-imprenta, o pambalot. Tumutukoy din ito sa tungkulin o bahaging ginagampanan ng isang tao.
EN: paper; role
Literally, the stuff you write your resume on. Figuratively, your 'role' in life or in a situation. "Ano ba ang papel ko sa buhay mo?" is a classic hugot line. It's the ultimate question of whether you're the main character or just an extra.
From Spanish 'papel' (paper).
Has two distinct meanings: the literal object (paper) and the metaphorical role (role). The context of the sentence makes the meaning clear.
🇵🇭 Kailangan ko ng isang malinis na papel para sa sulat.
🇺🇸 I need a clean sheet of paper for the letter.
🇵🇭 Mahalaga ang papel ng mga magulang sa paghubog ng pagkatao ng kanilang anak.
🇺🇸 The role of parents is important in shaping their child's character.
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.