labakara
labakára with stress marks
face towel; wash cloth
Usage Note
Labakara, likely derived from the Spanish 'lavacara' (face washer), refers to a small cloth used to wash or wipe the face. It is a staple household item in Filipino homes and is distinct from a bath towel. The term is commonly used in everyday domestic conversation.
Examples
" Basa ang labakara. "
Natural Translation
The face towel is wet.
Literal Translation
Wet the face-towel.
" Magdala ka ng labakara sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
Bring a wash cloth to the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Bring you wash-cloth to-the bathroom.
" Pagkatapos maglaro sa labas, pinunasan ng nanay ang mukha ng bata gamit ang malinis na labakara. "
Natural Translation
After playing outside, the mother wiped the child's face using a clean face towel.
Literal Translation
After play outside, wiped by-the mother the face of-the child using the clean face-towel.
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