nakakamiseta
wearing an undershirt
From root: kamiseta
Usage Note
Nakakamiseta uses the naka- prefix on kamiseta to describe a person currently dressed in a T-shirt or undershirt, often implying informal or casual dress. It is frequently used when noting that someone is underdressed for an occasion or simply dressed for comfort at home.
Examples
" Nakakamiseta lang ako sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
I'm just wearing an undershirt at home.
Literal Translation
Wearing-undershirt only I at home.
" Siya ay nakakamiseta lamang sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
He is just wearing an undershirt at home.
Literal Translation
He is wearing-an-undershirt only at home.
" Nahihiya siyang sumagot sa pinto dahil nakakamiseta lamang siya nang biglang dumating ang mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
He was embarrassed to answer the door because he was only wearing an undershirt when the guests suddenly arrived.
Literal Translation
Embarrassed he to-answer at door because wearing-undershirt only he when suddenly arrived the guests.
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