EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
/sa-la-mi-NAN/
FIL: Ang paglalagay ng salamin sa isang bagay, tulad ng bintana o kuwadro. Maaari rin itong mangahulugang pagtingin sa sarili o sa iba gamit ang salamin.
EN: to put glass on; to look at in a mirror
Two meanings, both related to 'salamin'. First, it's what the glass guy does: 'Boss, pa-salaminan ko 'tong bintana.' Second, it's that moment of self-reflection (literally): 'Bes, salaminan mo nga kung bagay sa'kin 'tong damit.' You're either adding glass or using one to check yourself out.
ROOT MEANING: mirror; glass
The meaning depends on the object of the verb. If the object is a frame/window, it means 'to put glass on'. If the object is a person/thing, it means 'to look at it in the mirror'.
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🇵🇭 Kailangang salaminan ang lahat ng bintana ng bagong bahay.
🇺🇸 All the windows of the new house need to have glass put on them.
🇵🇭 Salaminan mo ang iyong sarili at tingnan mo kung gaano ka kaganda.
🇺🇸 Look at yourself in the mirror and see how beautiful you are.