From root: lalaki
Usage Note
Panlalaki describes items specifically intended for males, such as clothing or accessories. Sapatos na panlalaki means men's shoes.
Examples
" Panlalaki ang relong ito. "
Natural Translation
This watch is for men.
Literal Translation
For-men the watch this.
" Ang sapatos na ito ay panlalaki. "
Natural Translation
These shoes are for men.
Literal Translation
The shoes that this are for-men.
" Bumili siya ng pabangong panlalaki bilang regalo sa kanyang ama na malapit nang magkaroon ng kaarawan. "
Natural Translation
She bought a men's perfume as a gift for her father, whose birthday is coming up soon.
Literal Translation
Bought she of perfume for-men as gift to her father that near already to-have of birthday.
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