bombilya
bombílya with stress marks
light bulb
Usage Note
Bombilya is the standard term for household light bulbs. When a bulb burns out, it is commonly described as 'pundi' or 'pundido' to indicate it needs replacement.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng bagong bombilya. "
Natural Translation
I bought a new light bulb.
Literal Translation
Bought I of new light-bulb.
" Ang bombilya ay nasira. "
Natural Translation
The light bulb is broken.
Literal Translation
The light bulb is broken.
" Kailangan nating palitan ang bombilya sa kusina dahil madalas itong kumukurap-kurap tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
We need to replace the light bulb in the kitchen because it often flickers every night.
Literal Translation
Need we to-replace the light-bulb in kitchen because often it flickers every night.
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