From root: daliri
Usage Note
Pandaliri describes items specifically intended for use on the fingers, such as small medical splints or bandages.
Examples
" Maliit ang pandaliri kong benda. "
Natural Translation
My finger bandage is small.
Literal Translation
Small the for-finger my bandage.
" Ito ang pandaliri kong singsing. "
Natural Translation
This is my ring for the finger.
Literal Translation
This the for-finger my ring.
" Naglagay ang doktor ng pandaliring lastiko sa nabaling daliri ko upang hindi ito gumalaw habang gumagaling. "
Natural Translation
The doctor put a finger splint on my broken finger so it wouldn't move while healing.
Literal Translation
Put the doctor of for-finger splint on broken finger my so-that not it move while healing.
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