From root: ligpit
Usage Note
Ligpitan refers to a container, shelf, or designated area where things are put away for safekeeping.
Examples
" Nasa ligpitan ang mga laruan. "
Natural Translation
The toys are in the storage place.
Literal Translation
In-the storage-place the toys.
" Ayusin natin ang mga gamit sa ating ligpitan. "
Natural Translation
Let's organize the items in our storage area.
Literal Translation
Organize let us the items in our storage-place.
" Pagkatapos gamitin ang mga kasangkapan, ibalik mo sila sa ligpitan para hindi matabunan ang sahig. "
Natural Translation
After using the tools, put them back in the storage place so the floor doesn't get cluttered.
Literal Translation
After use the tools, return you them to the storage-place so not get-buried the floor.
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