labaha
labáha with stress marks
razor
Usage Note
Labaha, from the Spanish 'navaja' (razor or folding knife), refers to a straight razor or razor blade. It is commonly associated with traditional barbershops (barbería) in the Philippines where straight-razor shaves are still offered. The word also appears in crime reports due to its use as a bladed weapon in some contexts.
Examples
" Matalim ang labaha. "
Natural Translation
The razor is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the razor.
" Gumamit ang barbero ng labaha para sa ahit. "
Natural Translation
The barber used a razor for the shave.
Literal Translation
Used the barber the razor for the shave.
" Mag-ingat ka sa paghawak ng labaha dahil napakatalim nito at madaling makasugat sa balat. "
Natural Translation
Be careful in handling the razor because it is very sharp and can easily wound the skin.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you in handling of razor because very-sharp this and easily can-wound on skin.
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