lababo
labábo with stress marks
sink
Usage Note
Lababo, from the Spanish 'lavabo' (washbasin), is the standard Tagalog word for a sink in a kitchen or bathroom. It is universally understood and used across all generations. The word is also used in Catholic liturgical contexts referring to the washing of the priest's hands during Mass.
Examples
" Punong-puno ang lababo. "
Natural Translation
The sink is completely full.
Literal Translation
Full-full the sink.
" Hugasan mo ang pinggan sa lababo. "
Natural Translation
Wash the dishes in the sink.
Literal Translation
Wash you the dishes in-the sink.
" Huwag mong iiwan ang maruming pinggan sa lababo nang magdamag dahil baka may dumating na langgam. "
Natural Translation
Don't leave the dirty dishes in the sink overnight because ants might come.
Literal Translation
Don't you leave the dirty dishes in sink for-overnight because maybe there-is arrived ants.
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