lukot
lukót with stress marks
crumple; crease
Usage Note
Lukot describes paper or fabric that has become messy with creases or wrinkles, often from being handled roughly or stored poorly. It is commonly used for clothes that need ironing or documents that have been crushed into a ball.
Examples
" Lukot ang aking damit. "
Natural Translation
My clothes are crumpled.
Literal Translation
Crumpled the my clothes.
" Lukot ang papel sa bulsa. "
Natural Translation
The paper in the pocket is crumpled.
Literal Translation
Crumpled the paper in the pocket.
" Kailangan kong plantsahin ang lukot na uniporme bago ako pumasok sa paaralan bukas ng umaga. "
Natural Translation
I need to iron the wrinkled uniform before I go to school tomorrow morning.
Literal Translation
Need I-link iron the wrinkled uniform before I enter in school tomorrow of morning.
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