From root: leeg
Usage Note
Panleeg refers to items designed to be worn on or around the neck area. An example is a scarf or a specific type of jewelry meant for the neck.
Examples
" Bumili siya ng bagong panleeg. "
Natural Translation
She bought a new neck accessory.
Literal Translation
Bought she of new for-neck.
" Suot niya ang kwintas na panleeg. "
Natural Translation
He is wearing a necklace for his neck.
Literal Translation
Worn his the necklace that is for-neck.
" Ipinamigay niya sa akin ang isang panleeg na alahas na minana pa niya sa kanyang lola. "
Natural Translation
She gave me a piece of neck jewelry that she had inherited from her grandmother.
Literal Translation
Gave-away she to me the a for-neck that jewelry that inherited still she from her grandmother.
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