From root: Sabado
Usage Note
Pansabado describes clothing or items specifically reserved for Saturday activities. It is often used to refer to weekend-specific attire or household chores.
Examples
" Pansabado ang sapatos na ito. "
Natural Translation
These shoes are for Saturday.
Literal Translation
For-Saturday the shoes this.
" May plano na ako pansabado. "
Natural Translation
I already have plans for Saturday.
Literal Translation
Have plan already for-Saturday-use.
" Itinabi ko ang pinakamagandang damit ko bilang pansabado dahil may handaan kami sa bahay ng lola. "
Natural Translation
I set aside my nicest clothes for Saturday because we have a gathering at grandmother's house.
Literal Translation
Set-aside I the most-nice clothes my as for-Saturday because have gathering we at house of grandmother.
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