From root: labi
Usage Note
Panglabi is a descriptive term used for things related to the lips, such as panglabing tunog for labial sounds in linguistics.
Examples
" Bumili ka ng gamot na panglabi. "
Natural Translation
Buy some medicine for the lips.
Literal Translation
Buy you of medicine that for-lips.
" Ito ay gamot na panglabi. "
Natural Translation
This is a medicine for the lips.
Literal Translation
This is medicine that for-lips.
" Madalas akong gumamit ng pomadang panglabi tuwing taglamig dahil mabilis matuyo ang aking mga labi. "
Natural Translation
I often use lip balm during winter because my lips dry out quickly.
Literal Translation
Often I use of balm-that for-lips every winter because quickly dry the my plural lips.
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