lawit
láwit with stress marks
common sickle; suspended
Usage Note
Lawit can refer to a small sickle used for harvesting or trimming, and as an adjective it describes something hanging or dangling. Both senses share the idea of a hooked or suspended shape.
Examples
" Matalim ang lawit. "
Natural Translation
The sickle is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the sickle.
" Matalas ang lawit ng magsasaka. "
Natural Translation
The farmer's sickle is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the sickle of farmer.
" Hawak ng matandang magsasaka ang kanyang lawit habang nakayuko siya sa palayan sa ilalim ng matinding init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The old farmer held his sickle while bending over in the rice field under the harsh heat of the sun.
Literal Translation
Held by old farmer the his sickle while bending he in rice field under of intense heat of sun.
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