From root: hikaw
Usage Note
Hikawan is the locative noun of hikaw formed with the -an suffix, denoting the pierced hole or opening in the earlobe through which an earring is inserted. It refers to the anatomical or physical site rather than the jewelry itself, and is the natural word when discussing piercing care, healing, or the act of getting ears pierced.
Examples
" Masakit pa ang hikawan ko. "
Natural Translation
My earring hole still hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful still the earring-hole my.
" Linisin mo ang hikawan mo. "
Natural Translation
Clean your earring hole.
Literal Translation
Clean you the earring-hole your.
" Pinapayuhan ng doktor na linisin araw-araw ang hikawan habang naghihilom para hindi ito mamaga o mahawa. "
Natural Translation
The doctor advises cleaning the earring hole every day while it heals so that it does not swell or get infected.
Literal Translation
Advised by doctor that to-clean every-day the earring-hole while healing so-that not it to-swell or to-be-infected.
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