Usage Note
Bulak refers to both the raw cotton fiber and the processed cotton balls or pads found in Filipino households. It is a daily essential used for medical needs, personal hygiene, and cosmetic purposes like removing makeup.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng bulak. "
Natural Translation
I bought some cotton.
Literal Translation
Bought I of cotton.
" Malambot ang bulak. "
Natural Translation
Cotton is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the cotton.
" Bago ilapat ang gamot sa sugat, linisin mo muna ito gamit ang malinis na bulak. "
Natural Translation
Before applying the medicine to the wound, clean it first using clean cotton.
Literal Translation
Before apply the medicine to-the wound, clean you first it using the clean cotton.
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