lapisan
penciled / marked
From root: lapis
Usage Note
Lapisan describes a surface that has been specifically marked or sketched on using a pencil.
Examples
" Lapisan ang papel na ito. "
Natural Translation
This paper is penciled on.
Literal Translation
Penciled the paper that this.
" Ang pader ay lapisan ng guhit. "
Natural Translation
The wall is marked with lines.
Literal Translation
The wall is marked with lines.
" Bago pinturahan ang dingding, lapisan muna ito ng mga guhit upang malinaw na masundan ang disenyo. "
Natural Translation
Before the wall was painted, it was first penciled with lines so the design could be clearly followed.
Literal Translation
Before painted the wall, penciled first it of lines so clearly can-be-followed the design.
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