lanseta
pocket knife; folding knife
Usage Note
Lanseta is a Spanish loanword (from lanceta, meaning lancet) that in everyday Philippine usage refers to a small folding or pocket knife rather than a surgical blade. It is commonly carried by farmers and workers for utility purposes.
Examples
" May lanseta sa bulsa niya. "
Natural Translation
There is a pocket knife in his pocket.
Literal Translation
Has pocket-knife in pocket his.
" Matulis ang lanseta niya. "
Natural Translation
His pocket knife is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the pocket knife his.
" Lagi kong dala ang lanseta sa bukid dahil mahalaga ito sa pamumutol ng tali at pagbalat ng prutas. "
Natural Translation
I always carry the pocket knife to the farm because it is useful for cutting twine and peeling fruit.
Literal Translation
Always I-carry the pocket-knife to-the farm because important it in-the cutting of twine and peeling of fruit.
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