EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
sliver; splinter; chip (of wood)...
cover; lid...
aid; succor; help...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Isang maliit at manipis na piraso na natanggal mula sa isang mas malaking piraso, karaniwan ay kahoy.
EN: sliver; splinter; chip (of wood)
That tiny piece of wood that gets stuck in your finger when you're trying to be a DIY king/queen. It's the universe's way of telling you to stop. Also, what you call the small pieces of wood you use to start a barbecue fire.
Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tilaD.
Specifically refers to a small, thin piece broken off a larger object, most commonly wood. 'Salubsob' is a more common synonym for a splinter in one's skin.
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🇵🇭 May pumasok na tilad ng kawayan sa aking daliri.
🇺🇸 A splinter of bamboo got into my finger.
🇵🇭 Gumamit siya ng mga tilad ng kahoy para simulan ang apoy.
🇺🇸 He used slivers of wood to start the fire.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.