limas
límas with stress marks
bailing water out
Usage Note
Limas refers to the act of bailing water out of a boat, flooded area, or container using a bucket or scoop. It is an important practical term in a maritime and flood-prone country like the Philippines, with maglimas meaning to bail water out — an activity strongly associated with fishing communities and flood response.
Examples
" Kailangan ng limas ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Bailing water is needed now.
Literal Translation
Needed of bailing-water now.
" Kailangan ng limas. "
Natural Translation
Bailing water is needed.
Literal Translation
Needed of bailing water.
" Habang umaapaw ang tubig sa bangka, walang tigil ang limas ng mga mangingisda para hindi sila lumubog. "
Natural Translation
While water was overflowing into the boat, the fishermen bailed without stopping so they wouldn't sink.
Literal Translation
While overflowing the water into boat, no stop the bailing of-the fishermen so not they sink.
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