alikabok
alikabók with stress marks
dust
Usage Note
Alikabok refers to dust on surfaces and is commonly used with the adjective 'maalikabok' to describe dusty environments. It is frequently paired with the verb 'magpunas' (to wipe) when talking about cleaning furniture or household items.
Examples
" Maraming alikabok sa lamesa. "
Natural Translation
There is a lot of dust on the table.
Literal Translation
Much dust on table.
" Punasan mo ang alikabok sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
Wipe the dust off the table.
Literal Translation
Wipe you the dust on table.
" Dahil matagal nang walang nakatira, makapal na ang alikabok sa mga kasangkapan sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Because no one has lived there for a long time, the dust on the furniture inside the house is already thick.
Literal Translation
Because long-time already none living, thick already the dust on the furniture in inside of house.
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