panlabas
external or outer
From root: labas
Usage Note
Panlabas is used to describe things meant for the outdoors or the exterior part of something. For example, panlabas na anyo refers to one's physical appearance.
Examples
" Maganda ang panlabas na kulay. "
Natural Translation
The outer color is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the external that color.
" Huwag kang tumingin sa panlabas na anyo. "
Natural Translation
Don't look only at the external appearance.
Literal Translation
Don't you look at external appearance.
" Pinintahan nila ang panlabas na pader ng bahay para mas tumibay laban sa ulan. "
Natural Translation
They painted the exterior wall of the house so it would be more durable against the rain.
Literal Translation
Painted by-them the external that wall of house so more became-durable against the rain.
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