From root: balikat
Usage Note
Pambalikat is used for objects specifically designed for the shoulder, such as the padding in a suit jacket or a specific bag strap.
Examples
" Nasira ang pambalikat ng bag. "
Natural Translation
The shoulder strap of the bag is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the shoulder-strap of bag.
" Nasira ang pambalikat ng aking bag. "
Natural Translation
The shoulder strap of my bag is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the shoulder-strap of my bag.
" Tinahi ng mananahi ang pambalikat ng aking bag na napunit nang bumigat ang dalang mga libro. "
Natural Translation
The tailor sewed the shoulder strap of my bag that tore when the books I was carrying got heavy.
Literal Translation
Sewed of tailor the shoulder-strap of my bag that tore when got-heavy the carried plural book.
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