From root: buhangin
Usage Note
Mabuhangin describes a surface or object covered in or full of sand. For example, you would use this to describe your feet after walking on the shore.
Examples
" Mabuhangin ang aking paa. "
Natural Translation
My foot is sandy.
Literal Translation
Sandy my foot.
" Mabuhangin ang lupa dito. "
Natural Translation
The ground here is sandy.
Literal Translation
Sandy the ground here.
" Mabuhangin pa ang sahig ng kotse kahit ilang beses ko na itong nalinis pagkatapos naming mamasyal sa dalampasigan. "
Natural Translation
The car floor is still sandy even though I've cleaned it several times after we went to the beach.
Literal Translation
Sandy still the floor of car even several times I already it cleaned after our stroll at shore.
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