From root: Lunes
Usage Note
Panlunes refers to items like school uniforms or work clothes specifically set aside for the start of the week.
Examples
" Panlunes ang damit na ito. "
Natural Translation
This clothing is for Monday.
Literal Translation
For-Monday the clothing this.
" Ang unipormeng ito ay panlunes. "
Natural Translation
This uniform is for Monday use.
Literal Translation
The uniform this is for-Monday.
" Hiwalay na isinampay ng nanay ang panlunes na uniporme para handa na ito pagdating ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
Mother hung the Monday uniform separately so that it would be ready when morning comes.
Literal Translation
Separate already hung by-the mother the for-Monday uniform so-that ready already it upon-arrival of morning.
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