From root: gaspang
Usage Note
Magaspang describes coarse physical textures like sandpaper or skin, and can also figuratively describe rude manners. Example: Magaspang ang sahig means the floor is rough.
Examples
" Magaspang ang tela. "
Natural Translation
The cloth is rough.
Literal Translation
Rough the cloth.
" Huwag mong hawakan ang pader, magaspang ito. "
Natural Translation
Don't touch the wall, it is rough.
Literal Translation
Do not you touch the wall, rough it is.
" Magaspang ang kanyang mga kamay dahil sa taon-taong pagtatrabaho sa bukid sa ilalim ng araw. "
Natural Translation
His hands are rough from years of working in the fields under the sun.
Literal Translation
Rough the his hands because of year-to-year working in field under of-the sun.
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