From root: bura
Usage Note
Pambura is the specific tool used to remove marks, whether it is for a chalkboard or a pencil sketch.
Examples
" Pahiram ng pambura mo. "
Natural Translation
Lend me your eraser.
Literal Translation
Lend of eraser your.
" Nasaan ang pambura ko? "
Natural Translation
Where is my eraser?
Literal Translation
Where the eraser mine?
" Nakalimutan ko ang pambura ko, kaya ginamit ko na lang ang gilid ng aking lapis na may goma. "
Natural Translation
I forgot my eraser, so I just used the eraser tip on the end of my pencil.
Literal Translation
Forgot I the eraser my, so used I just the side of my pencil that has rubber.
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