hulmahan
hulmahán with stress marks
mold
From root: hulma
Usage Note
Hulmahan is derived from hulma with the locative suffix -han, referring to the physical mold or container used to shape materials. It is the concrete object (the mold itself) as opposed to the act of molding. Used in craft, baking, pottery, and construction contexts.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng bagong hulmahan. "
Natural Translation
I bought a new mold.
Literal Translation
Bought I of new mold.
" Nasaan ang hulmahan ng tinapay? "
Natural Translation
Where is the bread mold?
Literal Translation
Where the mold of-the bread?
" Ibinuhos ng panadero ang masa sa hulmahan bago ito ipasok sa mainit na pugon. "
Natural Translation
The baker poured the dough into the mold before putting it into the hot oven.
Literal Translation
Poured by-the baker the dough into-the mold before this put-in into hot oven.
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