From root: kalye
Usage Note
Pangkalye refers to items like clothing or footwear that are intended for informal outdoor use. It characterizes anything that is rugged enough or casual enough for the street environment.
Examples
" Pangkalye ang sapatos na ito. "
Natural Translation
These shoes are for street use.
Literal Translation
For-street-use the shoes this.
" Ang sasakyang ito ay pangkalye. "
Natural Translation
This vehicle is for street use.
Literal Translation
The vehicle this is for-street-use.
" Huwag mong isuot ang pangkalyeng tsinelas mo sa kasal dahil hindi iyon angkop sa pormal na okasyon. "
Natural Translation
Don't wear your everyday street slippers to the wedding because those aren't appropriate for a formal occasion.
Literal Translation
Do-not you wear the for-street-use-link slippers your at wedding because not those appropriate for formal that occasion.
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