layter
láyter with stress marks
lighter
Usage Note
Layter is a phonetic borrowing from English 'lighter,' referring to a small flame-producing device. It is used in everyday informal speech and is understood across all generations, though the Spanish-derived 'encendedor' is rarely used in Filipino vernacular.
Examples
" Nasaan ang layter? "
Natural Translation
Where is the lighter?
Literal Translation
Where the lighter?
" Huwag mong kalimutan ang layter kapag nagluluto ka sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget the lighter when you cook outside.
Literal Translation
Don't you forget the lighter when cooking you outside.
" Hindi umandar ang layter dahil naubusan na ito ng gasolina, kaya gumamit na lang kami ng posporo. "
Natural Translation
The lighter wouldn't work because it had run out of fuel, so we just used matches instead.
Literal Translation
Not start the lighter because ran-out already it of fuel, so used just we of matches.
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