Usage Note
Labsaw describes a solid substance — such as ice, butter, or wax — that has dissolved into liquid form due to heat. It can also be used figuratively for something that has lost its shape or integrity, like resolve or a plan falling apart.
Examples
" Labsaw na ang mantikilya. "
Natural Translation
The butter has melted.
Literal Translation
Melted already the butter.
" Labsaw ang yelo. "
Natural Translation
The ice melted.
Literal Translation
Melted the ice.
" Dahil sa init ng panahon, labsaw na ang lahat ng tsokolateng iniwan ko sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
Because of the hot weather, all the chocolate I left on the table has melted.
Literal Translation
Because of-the heat of-the weather, melted already the all of chocolate that-left I on table.
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