Usage Note
Lilip refers to the folded and stitched edge at the bottom of a garment or fabric — the hem. It is used in sewing and dressmaking contexts, with maglilip meaning to hem a garment, and remains in active use among home sewers and tailors.
Examples
" Maganda ang lilip ng damit. "
Natural Translation
The hem of the dress is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the hem of dress.
" Sira ang lilip ng damit. "
Natural Translation
The hem of the dress is torn.
Literal Translation
Torn the hem of dress.
" Kinailangan ng mananahi na ayusin ang lilip ng pantalon dahil masyadong mahaba ito para sa nagsuot. "
Natural Translation
The tailor needed to fix the hem of the pants because it was too long for the one wearing it.
Literal Translation
Needed of tailor to fix the hem of pants because too long it for the one-wearing.
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